Top Picks - Resin Printers 2021

Elegoo Saturn $499.99- (Amazon US)
The big brother to the amazing Mars 2 Pro, 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

Elegoo Mars 2 Pro - $299.99 (Amazon US)
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

Phrozen Sonic Mini - $174.71 (Amazon US)
Tried and true, the now few-years-old original Sonic Mini is still a very popular entry-level resin printer, and for good reason. The Sonic Mini is an easy-to-use resin 3D printer that produces high-quality prints without all the bells and whistles.

Originally sold with a failure-prone plastic vat, the Mini now ships with a sturdy machined aluminum vat. Phrozen's customer service is among the best in the industry.

Pros:
Low cost
Fast print speeds
Simple operation
Excellent customer service

Cons:
Flat build plate doesn't drain excess resin well
Largely plastic construction
Not 2k resolution