Best Resin Printers in 2026
MSLA/DLP printers for ultra-fine detail
resinElegoo Mars 5 Ultra
Top PickElegoo
14K resolution that makes tabletop miniatures look factory-printed. The go-to for D&D and Warhammer players who want detail above all else.
resinElegoo Saturn 3 Ultra
Elegoo
12K resolution on a 218x123mm plate with tilt release. The batch printing machine for serious miniature hobbyists.
resinElegoo Saturn 4 Ultra
Elegoo
Saturn-size build plate with 12K resolution and tilt release. The batch printing machine for serious miniature hobbyists.
resinElegoo Mars 4 Ultra
Elegoo
9K resin at $199 with tilt release. The sweet spot in Elegoo's Mars lineup for miniature painters.
resinAnycubic Photon Mono M5s
Anycubic
14K resolution on a Saturn-size build plate, discontinued. Was Anycubic's premium resin answer to Elegoo.
resinAnycubic Photon Mono 4
Anycubic
The cheapest way to get 10K resin detail. Absolute minimum viable setup for testing if resin printing is for you.
resinPhrozen Sonic Mini 8K S
Phrozen
22-micron XY resolution. The sharpest detail available in consumer resin printing.
resinElegoo Mars 4
Elegoo
The entry-level Elegoo Mars with WiFi at $149. Good if the $199 Ultra is out of budget.
resinCreality Halot-Mage Pro
Creality
Creality's 8K resin with an integral light source for even curing. A Saturn-class alternative for Creality ecosystem users.
resinAnycubic Photon Mono 2
Anycubic
Entry-level 6K resin from Anycubic, discontinued. Comparable to the Elegoo Mars 4 and similarly priced.
resinPhrozen Sonic Mini 4K
Phrozen
Phrozen's 4K mini resin. Proven reliability but aging resolution compared to current alternatives.
resinPhrozen Sonic Mega 8K S2
Phrozen
330mm large-format resin at 8K resolution with dual tilt release. Built for production printing.
resinLonger Orange 4K
Longer
The cheapest resin printer on the market with WiFi. A trial run for people who aren't sure about resin yet.
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