Best 3D printers for tabletop miniatures

Updated 26 September 2026 · Live prices updated daily

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

  1. #1
    ANYCUBIC High Speed Resin 2.0
    ANYCUBIC
    High Speed Resin 2.0
    kr458 · 6.5 L · Leveling-free
  2. #2
    ELEGOO Mars 5 Ultra harts tank
    ELEGOO
    Mars 5 Ultra harts tank
    kr570 · 2.0 L · Mechanical sensor
  3. #3
    ELEGOO 5 st ACF kompatibel med 3D-skrivare harts
    ELEGOO
    5 st ACF kompatibel med 3D-skrivare harts
    kr620 · 2.0 L · 4-Point Effortless Leveling
  4. #4
    ELEGOO Mars 5 MSLA 3D-skrivare
    ELEGOO
    Mars 5 MSLA 3D-skrivare
    kr2822 · 1.9 L

Matt's take

Resin is the right answer for minis, full stop. FDM cannot match the sub-100 µm 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 µm last year is mid-tier at 18 µm 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 µm 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.

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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.