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Elegoo Mars 3 vs Flashforge Foto 8.9

What Mars 3 does better (3) and where Foto 8.9 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Elegoo Mars 3
Elegoo · 2021Mars 3
4.2Score
3 advantages≈ $410
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Flashforge Foto 8.9
Flashforge · 2022Foto 8.9
4.0Score
5 advantages≈ $640
3.7Speed3.7
4.5Print quality2.6
5.9Material versatility5.9
3.8Build volume4.7
2.5Ease of use3.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

Mars 3Foto 8.9
227 × 438.5227280 × 465240
Mars 3Foto 8.9Difference
Height438.5 mm465 mm−26.5 mm
Width227 mm280 mm−53 mm
Depth227 mm240 mm−13 mm
Weight5.2 kg12.5 kg−7.3 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Mars 3 better than Foto 8.9?

  1. Finest layer height0.01 mm vs 0.03 mm3×
  2. XY resolution35 µm vs 50 µm+43%
  3. Weight5.2 kg vs 12.5 kg2.4×

Why is Foto 8.9 better than Mars 3?

  1. Build volume2.3 L vs 4.6 L2×
  2. Build height (Z)175 mm vs 200 mm+14%
  3. LCD size6.6″ vs 8.9″+35%
  4. Build width (X)143 mm vs 192 mm+34%
  5. Build depth (Y)90 mm vs 120 mm+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Elegoo Mars 3Elegoo Mars 3≈ $4104.2
General
TechnologyMSLA (LCD resin)MSLA (LCD resin)
Delivered asFully assembledFully assembled
Build volume
Build width (X)143 mm192 mm
Build depth (Y)90 mm120 mm
Build height (Z)175 mm200 mm
Build volume2.3 L4.6 L
Speed
Resin print speed50 mm/h50 mm/h
Print quality
Finest layer height0.01 mm0.03 mm
Thickest layer height0.2 mm0.2 mm
Enclosure
Enclosed build chamberYesYes
Resin & LCD
LCD resolution class4K4K
LCD resolution (px)4098 × 25603840 × 2400
LCD size6.6″8.9″
XY resolution35 µm50 µm
Connectivity & control
ConnectivityUSBUSB
Wi-FiNo—
EthernetNo—
USBYesYes
SD cardNo—
BluetoothNo—
Screen size3.5″3.5″
TouchscreenYesYes
Features
Built-in cameraNoNo
Size & power
Width227 mm280 mm
Depth227 mm240 mm
Height438 mm465 mm
Weight5.2 kg12.5 kg
Rated power60 W120 W
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