Resin Printers Summary

Uniformation GKTwo

• Excellent all-round printer
• Integrated heater below the vat
• Essential if temperature control is an issue
• Expensive with possible risks to other components

Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra

• Innovative features
• No built-in heater, only enclosure heater available
• Replacement parts hard to find
• Elegoo's lack of long-term printer support

Apex-Maker X1 Mini

• Excellent hardware
• Integrated vat heater
• Company relatively unknown
• Possibly lack of good support

Anycubic Photon Mono X

• Great detail at a low price
• Small build plate may be a limiting factor

Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K / 8K S

• Precise DLP printer
• Small build area may be a limitation

Elegoo Mars 4 (Ultra) 9K

• Detailed and precise on paper
• Expected to offer high quality prints

Anycubic Photon M5 / M5s & Elegoo Saturn 3 / 3 Ultra

• Few reviews but detailed printers
• Consider rectangular pixel issue for precision

Formlabs Form 3BL

• Known for high resolution and quality
• More expensive at around $15k

Budget Considerations

• Consider budget and specific needs for the ideal printer
• Look for quality of life features like build plate size, resolution, and support

General Advice

• Best printer depends on individual needs and budget
• Research features, support, and long-term reliability
• Consider the type of prints, environment, and usage before making a choice