3D Resin Printing : Best Large Printer
Large 3D Resin printers are not for everyone. Most amateurs, for example, will struggle to find the space. Whilst the machines themselves often turn up in boxes or crates about the size of a washing machine with “Two Person Lift” stickers on the side, the prints usually tend to be no more than roughly 400mm tall. But that, of course, is still surprisingly tall and requires a lot of resin.
Here I’ve listed the Large budget resin printers that I’ve personally owned and thoroughly tested, and even ranked them in order of recommendation. Prices aren’t included as these change too frequently, but I have included convenient price links so you can check the money side of things out for yourself.
VogMan’s Large 3D Resin Printer Picks
| RANK | PRINTER | XY RES'N | PPI | SIZE | W x D x H | REVIEW | PRICE | COMMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uniformation GK3 Ultra 16K | 20 x 26 µm | 1210.8 | L | 300 x 160 x 300 mm |  |
15120 x 6230 pixels. Take the GK2, increase it in size and give it even better print quality and you have the GK3 Ultra. Beyond a doubt the best printer in the Large range, it can produce fine enough detail to print just about anything. Check the description below my YouTube video as Uniformation often provide me with promotion codes. | |
| 2 | Phrozen Sonic Mega 8KS | 43 µm | 601.2 | L | 330 x 185 x 300 mm | |
7860 x 4320 pixels. This huge monster is the cheapened down version on the Phrozen Mega 8K. There's less metal and more plastic, but all the important things are still the same making it for me, and better pick than it's expensive older brother. | |
| 3 | Phrozen Sonic Mega 8K | 43 µm | 601.0 | L | 330 x 185 x 400 mm | |
7860 x 4320 pixels. Massive. Solid. Excellent quality. The first and still the best. Nothing has come close so far, but you have to pay for the best. Use the code VOG10 for 10% off at the official store. | |
| 4 | Anycubic Photon M3 Max 7K | 46 µm | 552.2 | L | 298 x 164 x 300 mm | |
6480 x 3600 pixels. Going LARGE but with a clever eye on cost cutting, this produces great results at a more favorable cost. | |
| 5 | Peopoly Phenom Forge 6K | 50 µm | 508.0 | L | 288 x 163 x 350 mm | |
5760 x 3240 pixels. Self-assembly is required here, but strangely it builds confidence and reassures you of this excellent printers capabilities. Don't overlook this one. | |
| 6 | Elegoo Jupiter SE 6K | 51 µm | 498.0 | L | 278 x 156 x 300 mm | |
5448 x 3064 pixels. Basically the metal Jupiter but made with more plastic. It does exactly the same job but has a lower price tag. | |
| 7 | Elegoo Jupiter 6K | 51 µm | 498.2 | L | 278 x 156 x 300 mm | |
5448 x 3064 pixels. Metal all over and the POSSIBLE promise of upgradeability? Don't bank on it, but do consider it. |
| The reasoning behind my ranking decisions has nothing to do with price. My ranking is based purely on ability and how well each printer impressed me. To understand the table headings properly, visit the listing at the bottom of the page. |
About the Price Links
Prices change so often I simply can't list them. So instead, I provide links to the Official Stores and Amazon. Some of these are affiliate links and clicking them will generate a few pennies for me if you make a purchase, but importantly this will not cost you any extra and it does not affect how I rank these printers. I don't play that game!
Resin
And don't forget you're going to need a lot of resin for these Large 3D printers. Check out my recommended resins!
Understanding the Table Headings
The headings on the Printers table are abreviated to save on space and that may lead to confusion. So below I list the headings and their full meaning.
| RANK | This is shortened from "My Ranking" and refers to how I personally list them, with 1 being the best, 2 the second best, etc | |
| PRINTER | The name of the printer, often incorporating the K value of the screen (e.g. 9K, etc). | |
| XY RES'N | Short for "XY Resolution" this refers to the calculated micron value usually quoted in sales gumph. The smaller the number, the better. To understand how this is calculated and what it really means, watch the video below. | |
| PPI | Short for "Pixels Per Inch" this figure generally isn't provided but essentially describes image clarity, wherein the greater the density of pixels, the greater the image definition will be. To understand how this is calculated and what it really means, watch the video below. | |
| SIZE | Refers to the overall size of the printer, i.e. S (Standard or Small), M (Medium) and L (Large). The bigger the printer, the bigger the prints that can be created. | |
| W x D x H | Width x Depth x Height measured in millimetres, and describing the maximum print area available. | |
| REVIEW | This is a link to my YouTube review. These are generally worth watching. | |
| PRICE | Prices change so often I simply can't list them. So instead, I provide links to the Official Stores and Amazon. Some of these are affiliate links and clicking them will generate a few pennies for me, but importantly this will not cost you any extra and it does not affect how I rank these printers. I don't play that game! | |
| COMMENTS | This is a very brief summary of my thoughts about the printer. There's not enough room for a full report, but watching the video should provide the rest. | |
| * | Note : "tba" is an abbreviation of To Be Advised, meaning the information should turn up eventually. |