Best 3D printers for tabletop miniatures

Updated 6 September 2026 Live prices on every page load from Canada marketplaces

Resin printers with 8K-class screens and 22 碌m or sharper pixel sizes. Everything needed for 28 mm or 32 mm scale minis that hold up to tabletop handling.

  1. #1
    Elegoo Mars 4 MSLA Resin
    Elegoo
    Mars 4 MSLA Resin
    C$260 路 2.1 L
  2. #2
    MALYAN S100 Mini Resin
    MALYAN
    S100 Mini Resin
    C$200 路 0.1 L 路 Auto Leveling
  3. #3
    Elegoo Mars 4 Ultra MSLA Resin
    Elegoo
    Mars 4 Ultra MSLA Resin
    C$323 路 2.0 L 路 4-Point Effortless Leveling
  4. #4
    Anycubic Photon P1 Max 12K Resin
    Anycubic
    Photon P1 Max 12K Resin
    C$1499 路 0.6 L 路 Advanced/Auto-leveling (Implie
  5. #5
    Phrozen Sonic Mighty 8K LCD Resin
    Phrozen
    Sonic Mighty 8K LCD Resin
    C$986 路 6.3 L

Matt's take

Resin is the right answer for minis, full stop. FDM cannot match the sub-100 碌m layer crispness resin delivers on faces and fabric folds, and the gap has widened with every generation of 8K screens. The honest trade is workflow: a wash-and-cure station (about a third of the printer price), nitrile gloves, IPA, UV cure box, and a ventilated space. Budget the full setup, not just the printer. The mini printer market moves fast - what was premium at 22 碌m last year is mid-tier at 18 碌m this year.

Frequently asked

Can I print tabletop minis on an FDM printer? +

Not at 28 mm scale, no. The 0.2-0.4 mm nozzle width caps detail at a level that looks blocky next to a resin print. FDM handles 75 mm heroic scale fine, but anything smaller needs resin.

Is 8K enough for minis or do I need 10K? +

8K at 22 碌m XY is already sharper than a painted mini needs. 10K is a marginal upgrade for this specific use case - invest the difference in a better wash-and-cure station.

How long does a batch of minis take? +

A full plate of 30-40 32 mm heroic minis is typically 4-6 hours on an 8K mono screen, plus 20 minutes of washing and 30 minutes of curing. Faster than you might think; printed-parts-per-day is not the bottleneck.

Other shortlists

Ranking is spec-driven. It favours printers that objectively have the capabilities this shortlist targets. Firmware, support quality and long-term reliability aren't on the spec sheet - read the full printer page and owner reports before committing.