Resin testing

Resin Showdown

Resin testing results, settings, and review notes

Resin Showdown is where I post 3D printing resin test results. Use the filters to compare resins, then dive into the settings and subjective ratings for smell, detail, durability, and more.

5 resins
Elegoo Standard 8K resin bottle

Elegoo

Standard 8K

Standard Smoky Black
Price per kg $21.99
Viscosity 260 cP @ 25C

Print settings

Printer
Saturn 4 Ultra
Layer height
0.05 mm
Exposure
2.1 s
Bottom exposure
26 s
Bottom layers
6
Light off delay
0.5 s
Lift speed
80 mm/min
Lift distance
6 mm
Retract speed
150 mm/min

Ratings

Smell 2/5

Low odor; noticeable only right after printing.

Bottle 4/5

Easy pour spout, cap seals well.

Detail 4/5

Holds sharp edges and small text.

Flex 2/5

Rigid; thin parts can snap.

Scratch resistance 3/5

Scuffs show under bright light.

Durability 3/5

Good for display parts, not high impact.

Printability 5/5

Very forgiving exposure range.

Cleanability 4/5

Washes fast in fresh IPA.

Support removal 3/5

Supports release cleanly with warm water.

Elegoo Standard 8K resin bottle

Elegoo

Standard 8K

Standard Beige
Price per kg $21.99
Viscosity 260 cP @ 25C

Print settings

Printer
Saturn 4 Ultra
Layer height
0.05 mm
Exposure
2.0 s
Bottom exposure
24 s
Bottom layers
6
Light off delay
0.5 s
Lift speed
80 mm/min
Lift distance
6 mm
Retract speed
150 mm/min

Ratings

Smell 2/5

Similar low odor profile as Smoky Black.

Bottle 4/5

Easy pour spout, cap seals well.

Detail 4/5

Edges stay clean with minimal bloom.

Flex 2/5

Rigid; best for display parts.

Scratch resistance 3/5

Surface shows wear under rough handling.

Durability 3/5

Good for props and shells.

Printability 5/5

Consistent cure layer to layer.

Cleanability 4/5

Rinses clean in two IPA baths.

Support removal 3/5

Supports need a steady pull.

Anycubic High Clear Ultra resin bottle

Anycubic

High Clear Ultra

Clear Crystal Clear
Price per kg $29.99
Viscosity 420 cP @ 25C

Print settings

Printer
Saturn 4 Ultra
Layer height
0.05 mm
Exposure
2.6 s
Bottom exposure
30 s
Bottom layers
7
Light off delay
0.6 s
Lift speed
70 mm/min
Lift distance
7 mm
Retract speed
140 mm/min

Ratings

Smell 3/5

Noticeable resin odor; ventilate well.

Bottle 3/5

Label is slick when wet; cap is fine.

Detail 5/5

Best micro detail in the lineup.

Flex 1/5

Very rigid when fully cured.

Scratch resistance 2/5

Clear parts show scratches easily.

Durability 2/5

Good for display, not for stress.

Printability 4/5

Works best with a longer light off delay.

Cleanability 3/5

Needs a gentle rinse to avoid clouding.

Support removal 2/5

Supports can leave marks if rushed.

SUNLU ABS-like resin bottle

SUNLU

ABS-like

ABS-like Dark Gray
Price per kg $19.99
Viscosity 320 cP @ 25C

Print settings

Printer
Saturn 4 Ultra
Layer height
0.05 mm
Exposure
2.2 s
Bottom exposure
28 s
Bottom layers
6
Light off delay
0.4 s
Lift speed
85 mm/min
Lift distance
6 mm
Retract speed
160 mm/min

Ratings

Smell 3/5

Mild chemical smell, clears quickly.

Bottle 4/5

Wide neck makes refilling easy.

Detail 4/5

Strong edges with minimal bloom.

Flex 3/5

Slight flex in thin sections.

Scratch resistance 4/5

Holds up well to handling.

Durability 4/5

Tough enough for functional parts.

Printability 4/5

Stable, but needs good bed leveling.

Cleanability 4/5

IPA rinse is quick and easy.

Support removal 4/5

Supports peel clean with a warm rinse.

Siraya Tech Fast resin bottle

Siraya Tech

Fast

Fast Navy Grey
Price per kg $33.50
Viscosity 380 cP @ 25C

Print settings

Printer
Saturn 4 Ultra
Layer height
0.05 mm
Exposure
2.3 s
Bottom exposure
27 s
Bottom layers
6
Light off delay
0.4 s
Lift speed
90 mm/min
Lift distance
6 mm
Retract speed
170 mm/min

Ratings

Smell 3/5

Moderate odor; ventilation recommended.

Bottle 5/5

Great grip and easy pour nozzle.

Detail 4/5

Sharp edges with fast cure.

Flex 3/5

Balanced flex for functional parts.

Scratch resistance 4/5

Holds up well after curing.

Durability 4/5

Handles light impacts.

Printability 5/5

Fast, reliable prints across models.

Cleanability 3/5

Needs a slightly longer rinse.

Support removal 4/5

Supports release cleanly with a snip.