The latest entry-level Photon 3D printer, the Anycubic Photon M3 takes everything we loved about the series – fast print times, excellent resolution, and a user-friendly printing experience – and levels it up with a few choice enhancements.Īmong the improvements, Anycubic has upgraded to a 180 x 163 x 102 mm build volume, which lends itself to larger prints along with the superb high detail models and miniatures the Mono 4K is known for, even intricate articulated figurines.Īnother benefit of the build volume is the possibility of producing bigger batches of the same Warhammer or D&D mini-figures, ideal if you’re hoping to use your M3 to fuel a small business.

Price: Check latest price at Anycubic hereĤ0-micron resolution vs 35 microns on the Mono 4K – though you’ll probably not notice the difference.

Read our full review: we tested the Elegoo Mars 2 ProĬompared: Elegoo Mars 2 Pro and 3 vs Elegoo Saturn But, for sharper accuracy and larger build areas, upgrade to the Mars 3, or Mars 3 Pro. So if you’re on a tight budget, the Mars 2 Pro is still a fine choice – we’ve printed some great detailing in our dinosaur head’s teeth, and in video game miniatures. This is ideal for printing a number of models at once to save time, and for printing larger models that might not quite have fit into the Mars 2 Pro’s build area. You also get a 37% larger build volume: 143 x 90 x 175mm on the Mars 3, vs the 129 x 80 x 160 mm.

Whereas the Mars 2 Pro has a 6.08-inch 2K LCD, the Mars 3 and Mars 3 Pro both have 6.6-inch 4K screens, improving XY resolution from 50 microns to 35 microns – a 30% accuracy improvement. Clank video game 3D print on the Elegoo Mars 2 Pro.īut for those looking for more precise detailing on their miniatures or other prints, consider upgrading to the Mars 3 range. An accurate dinosaur head we 3D printed on the Elegoo Mars 2 Pro. It features the revamped z-axis linear guide system for smoother layers and better surface areas. While there are newer Mars printers like the Mars 3 and brand-new Elegoo Mars 3 Pro, the Mars 2 Pro still offers great quality if you’re on a budget.

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