Top Picks - Resin Printers 2022

Anycubic M3 Plus - $829.00  $449.00 (Amazon US with Prime), $439 (Anycubic.com)
Our top 2022 pick for large-scale resin 3D printers is the brand new Anycubic Photon M3 Plus. With a new 9.25 inch diagonal, 6K screen, the M3 plus combines a large print volume with ultra-sharp 34 micron resolution for stunning detail. The printer's size should be enough to print most 1:24 scale bodies in 1 piece. Anycubic's Lighturbo technology makes for fast printing with even light distribution.

Pros:
Large print volume
6k resolution
Automatic resin filling
Fast printing and consistent light from Lighturbo LCD array

Cons:
No Chitubox support

Elegoo Saturn $439.99- (Amazon US)
On our list 2 years running, this printer combines an 8.9" 4k screen with impressive build height that allows you to print big! Even full 1/24 scale car bodies are possible on the Saturn.

 

Excellent build quality and reliable and fast mono screen make this our top pick for large printers.

Pros:
Fast print speeds
Excellent build quality
Large print area

Cons:
More expensive than smaller printers
Takes up a lot of space
May not be best for beginners

Anycubic Photon M3 - $319.99 (Amazon US)
Anycubic's new Photon M3 lineup offers big specs at reasonable prices. The "baby" of the M3 line, the base M3 is not small at all. In fact, its 7.6 inch screen is a full inch larger diagonally than the competing Mars 3. The 4k screen delivers a pixel resolution of 40 microns. While slightly lower resolution than the Mars 3, the 400:1 contrast ratio of the M3 should more than make up for that in real-world printing. The only downside we see to Anycubic's new "entry-level" printer is the lack of Chitubox support, but hey - it does work with Lychee which many people say is the better slicer anyway.

Pros:
Class-leading build volume
Very fast prints

Budget friendly price

Cons:
No Chitubox support

Elegoo Mars 3 - $329.99 (Amazon US)

Solidly-built and possessing the best fit and finish in its class, the latest Mars iteration also boasts a 6.66 inch 4K screen that's over 1/2 inch larger and 30 percent sharper than the Mars 2 Pro. Elegoo also knocked it out of the park on the Mars 3's design, including such creature comforts as a front-mounted USB and power button.

Pros:
35 micron resolution for ultra-high detail
Fast printing
Ships standard with nFEP film for improved performance

Top-notch customer support

Cons:
Screen size a little smaller than Photon M3
Lacks the WiFi connectivity seen on some rivals

Elegoo Mars 2 Pro - $249.99 (Amazon US) $199.99 with Coupon - Be sure to check the coupon box below the price!
Solidly-built and backed by a huge community of users, the Mars 2 Pro offers sharp 2k resolution and a sizeable print volume of 5.08" (W) x 3.15" (D) x 6.30" (H). Carbon filtration cuts down on resin odor. The print volume of the Mars 2 Pro allows for larger parts to be printed, including some full car bodies. The mono screen offers long life and blazing-fast print speeds. One thing the Mars 2 Pro lacks is a glass screen protector (it has a plastic one instead), but careful use will prevent scratches.

Pros:
Sharp detail
Very fast prints
Ships with replacement FEP films
Huge community of users

Cons:
Not 4k resolution
No glass screen protector

Anycubic Photon Mono 4K -

 

$249.99 (Amazon US) $209.99 with Available Coupon - Be sure to check the coupon box below the price!

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A high-resolution, high-contrast 4K screen, plus a parallel LED array light source gives the Photon Mono 4K exceptional capabilities. All this tech means very fine detail and high dimensional accuracy in a budget-friendly package. Where the Mono 4K loses points is fit and finish (it lacks the refinement and solid feel of the Mars 2 Pro) and in compatibility (users must either use the proprietary Anycubic Photon Workshop software or Lychee - Chitubox does not support the current lineup of Anycubic printers.)

Pros:
4K on a budget
Fast print speeds

Solid reputation for building quality machines

Cons:

No Chitubox support means learning a new slicer for many

Somewhat downmarket look and feel compared to the Mars 2 Pro