Elegoo Mars 4 vs Kingroon KLP1
Head-to-head 3D printer comparison, 2026
Comparing FDM to resin? The Elegoo Mars 4 ($149, RESIN) and Kingroon KLP1 ($299, FDM) use fundamentally different technologies. FDM melts filament layer by layer; resin cures liquid with UV light. Here's how they stack up.
Our Verdict
The Kingroon KLP1 takes the crown with 7.6/10 vs 7.2/10. It pulls ahead in Speed. That said, the Elegoo Mars 4 saves you $150 and wins on Value.
Score Breakdown
Specifications
| Spec | Elegoo Mars 4 | Kingroon KLP1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149 | $299 |
| Type | RESIN | FDM |
| Build Volume | 153 x 77 x 165 mm | 200 x 200 x 200 mm |
| Print Speed | 80 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Min Resolution | 0.02 mm | 0.05 mm |
| Weight | 6.2 kg | 8.5 kg |
| Overall Score | 7.2/10 | 7.6/10 |
Pros & Cons
Elegoo Mars 4
+$149 entry into Elegoo's quality resin lineup
+7K resolution is still detailed enough for D&D and Warhammer minis
+WiFi monitoring included even at this price
+Elegoo's brand reliability is the best in budget resin
−No tilt release: FEP films will need replacing more often than the Ultra variants
−7K detail is noticeably softer than the 9K and 12K machines on fine surface textures
−Slower at 80mm/hr vs 100mm/hr on the Ultra
Kingroon KLP1
+Enclosed CoreXY with linear rails and Klipper at $299: this combination normally costs $400+
+Compact enough to fit on a shelf while still being fully enclosed
+Klipper access means you can tune everything from macros to pressure advance
+CoreXY inside an enclosure means ABS and PETG print cleanly
−200mm cube is the real limitation: larger parts need splitting
−Kingroon's community is thin: if something breaks, you're mostly solving it from Klipper docs and Reddit
−Needs calibration time out of the box before it prints well
Who Should Buy Which?
Choose the Elegoo Mars 4 if you want:
- A great printer for budget
- A great printer for resin
- A great printer for miniatures
- 7K mono LCD
- WiFi
- USB
Choose the Kingroon KLP1 if you want:
- A great printer for enclosed
- A great printer for compact
- A great printer for diy
- Enclosed
- Linear rails
- CoreXY
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Elegoo Mars 4 better than the Kingroon KLP1?
By the numbers, the Kingroon KLP1 scores higher (7.6/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Elegoo Mars 4 may be the smarter buy if you need budget.
Which is better for beginners, Elegoo Mars 4 or Kingroon KLP1?
Both score 6/10 for beginners. Go with the Elegoo Mars 4 to save $150.
Is the Kingroon KLP1 worth $150 more than the Elegoo Mars 4?
The Kingroon KLP1 scores higher overall (7.6/10 vs 7.2/10). The extra $150 gets you enclosed corexy with linear rails and klipper at $299: this combination normally costs $400+.
What's the main difference between Elegoo Mars 4 and Kingroon KLP1?
Technology: the Elegoo Mars 4 is RESIN (filament) and the Kingroon KLP1 is FDM (resin). FDM prints bigger functional parts; resin delivers finer surface detail.