ELEGOO Mars
Pros
Excellent print quality
Minimal setup
Simple but effective
Cons
Basic connectivity (USB) in an awkward location
The fan is quite loud
Prolonged use can trip the firmware up
Formlabs 2
Pros
Print quality is brilliant
Easy to set up and maintain
Great interplay of hard- and software
Reliable and predictable results
Good software slicer
Great user interface
Relatively silent operation
Cons
No print without post-processing
Not faster than FFF 3D printers
Consumables (resin and tank) and the printer are expensive
Comparison Specs
ELEGOO Mars vs. Formlabs 2
Community Rating
Star Rating (0-5)
3.0
3.5
3D Printing Technology
(SLA/FDM/SLS/Polyjet/DLP/LCD)
LCD
SLA
Materials Supported
Resin
Resin
Number of Extruders
1 / 2 / None
N/A
N/A
Print Resolution
(microns)
50
140
Print Speed
(mm/s)
30 – 50
10 – 30
Connectivity
USB / Ethernet / SD Card
USB
Ethernet, USB
Auto Calibration
Yes / No
Built-in 3D Scanner?
Yes / No
Heated Bed
Yes / No
LCD Screen
Yes / No
Wifi Supported
Yes / No
Maximum Print Volume
(L x W x H)
5.1″ x 3.1″ x 5.9″
5.7″ x 5.7″ x 6.9″
Size
(L x W x H)
7.9″ x 7.9″ x 16.1″
13.5″ x 13″ x 20.5”
Weight
(lbs)
13.7
28.5″
