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Elegoo Mars 3 vs Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K S

What Mars 3 does better (4) and where Sonic Mini 8K S wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Elegoo Mars 3
Elegoo · 2021Mars 3
4.1Score
4 advantages≈ $410
vs
Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K S
Phrozen · 2023Sonic Mini 8K S
4.5Score
4 advantages≈ $370
Higher score
4.6Print quality6.9
3.8Build volume3.1
2.4Ease of use2.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

Mars 3Sonic Mini 8K S
227 × 438.5227290 × 430290
Mars 3Sonic Mini 8K SDifference
Height438.5 mm430 mm+8.5 mm
Width227 mm290 mm−63 mm
Depth227 mm290 mm−63 mm
Weight5.2 kg10 kg−4.8 kg

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

Why is Mars 3 better than Sonic Mini 8K S?

  1. Build volume2.3 L vs 2 L+15%
  2. Weight5.2 kg vs 10 kg+92%
  3. Build height (Z)175 mm vs 170 mm+3%
  4. Build depth (Y)90 mm vs 72 mm+25%

Why is Sonic Mini 8K S better than Mars 3?

  1. LCD resolution class4K vs 8K2×
  2. XY resolution35 µm vs 22 µm+59%
  3. Build width (X)143 mm vs 165 mm+15%
  4. LCD size6.6″ vs 7.1″+8%
Specifications

Side by side

Elegoo Mars 3Elegoo Mars 3≈ $4104.1
General
TechnologyMSLA (LCD resin)MSLA (LCD resin)
Delivered asFully assembledFully assembled
Build volume
Build width (X)143 mm165 mm
Build depth (Y)90 mm72 mm
Build height (Z)175 mm170 mm
Build volume2.3 L2 L
Speed
Resin print speed50 mm/h—
Print quality
Finest layer height0.01 mm—
Thickest layer height0.2 mm—
Enclosure
Enclosed build chamberYes—
Resin & LCD
LCD resolution class4K8K
LCD resolution (px)4098 × 2560—
LCD size6.6″7.1″
XY resolution35 µm22 µm
Connectivity & control
ConnectivityUSBUSB
Wi-FiNoNo
EthernetNoNo
USBYesYes
SD cardNoNo
BluetoothNoNo
Screen size3.5″—
TouchscreenYesYes
Features
Built-in cameraNo—
Size & power
Width227 mm290 mm
Depth227 mm290 mm
Height438 mm430 mm
Weight5.2 kg10 kg
Rated power60 W—
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