Shenzhen Alu Rapid Prototype Precision Co., Ltd.

No, a resin 3D printer (typically SLA/MSLA) is not universally better than a filament 3D printer (FDM)—it depends entirely on your needs. Both technologies have distinct strengths and trade-offs, and neither is outright superior in all scenarios.

Key Comparison

Here are examples of print quality differences (resin on the left/smoother side in most comparisons, FDM on the right/with visible lines):

Example of a detailed resin print:

Example of filament-based printing:

Recommendation

Choose resin if your priority is stunning detail (e.g., Warhammer/D&D miniatures—resin dominates here in 2025 reviews).

Choose filament for versatility, cost, strength, and ease—most hobbyists start here and many never switch.