ELEGOO Mercury Plus vs Anycubic Wash and Cure Plus

Both automate the wash-then-cure workflow that resin prints require. The ELEGOO Mercury Plus is the right size and price for Mars-class printers and standard build volumes. The Anycubic Wash and Cure Plus costs more but adds an 8-liter wash capacity and a dual 365nm plus 405nm UV array, the correct match for Mono X and other large-format machines whose prints simply do not fit in the Mercury Plus.

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At a glance

Spec	ELEGOO Mercury Plus Wash and Cure Station Check price	Anycubic Wash and Cure Plus Check price
Price	$99 to $125	$159 to $219
Our rating	4.7 / 5	4.6 / 5
Best for	ELEGOO Mars and Saturn series resin printer users who want to standardize their post-processing workflow and replace the manual IPA jar and UV lamp approach with automated, repeatable results.	Anycubic Mono X, Photon M3 Max, or large-format resin printer users who have outgrown the Mercury Plus capacity and need a station matched to their build volume.
Wash capacity	Standard, Mars-class prints	8 liters, large-format prints
UV wavelengths	405nm	365nm + 405nm dual array
Footprint	Compact, desktop-friendly	Large, needs dedicated space
Best printer match	ELEGOO Mars and Saturn class	Mono X, Photon M3 Max class

The two options in depth

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ELEGOO Mercury Plus Wash and Cure Station

The ELEGOO Mercury Plus combines a wash station with a UV cure station in one unit. The wash phase spins the print in IPA or ELEGOO's water-washable solvent to remove uncured resin, then the cure phase rotates the part under a 405nm UV light array for complete surface hardening. Processing is automated and standardized, producing consistent results compared to the manual UV nail lamp and IPA jar approach most users start with.

BEST FOR: ELEGOO Mars and Saturn series resin printer users who want to standardize their post-processing workflow and replace the manual IPA jar and UV lamp approach with automated, repeatable results.
PRICE: $99 to $125

1Combined wash and cure eliminates separate equipment for the two-stage resin post-processing workflow
2Rotating turntable during both wash and cure stages ensures even exposure and cleaning on all surfaces
3ELEGOO brand compatibility with Mars and Saturn series printers, with basket sizes matching common build volumes

Wash solvent requires periodic replacement and disposal as IPA or wash solution becomes resin-saturated

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Anycubic Wash and Cure Plus

Anycubic's larger-format wash and cure station, designed to accommodate the build volumes of the Mono X and Photon M3 Max series printers. The 8-liter wash capacity handles large prints that do not fit in the standard Mercury Plus, and the 365nm plus 405nm dual-wavelength UV array cures a wider range of resin formulas than single-wavelength units.

BEST FOR: Anycubic Mono X, Photon M3 Max, or large-format resin printer users who have outgrown the Mercury Plus capacity and need a station matched to their build volume.
PRICE: $159 to $219

18-liter wash capacity handles large Anycubic Mono X and Photon M3 Max build volumes
2Dual 365nm plus 405nm UV wavelength array cures a broader range of resin types than single-wavelength units
3Wash timer and cure timer are independently programmable for different resin formulations

Larger footprint requires dedicated workspace; not compact enough for casual desktop use

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Which should you buy?

Buy the ELEGOO Mercury Plus if you run a Mars, Saturn, or any standard-volume resin printer; it automates washing and curing at the lowest cost and fits on a desk. Buy the Anycubic Wash and Cure Plus if your printer is large format or your prints have outgrown a standard basket, since capacity is the one thing you cannot work around, and its dual-wavelength array also covers a wider range of resin formulas. Match the station to your build volume and this choice makes itself.

Common questions

Do I really need a wash and cure station for resin printing?

You can wash in an IPA jar and cure with a UV lamp or sunlight, but results are inconsistent and the handling is messy. A station spins the print for even washing, rotates it under a timed UV array for complete curing, and keeps the wet-resin workflow contained, which matters because uncured resin is a skin sensitizer.

Will the Mercury Plus handle prints from a Saturn-class printer?

Yes for most prints. The Mercury Plus basket accommodates Saturn-class build volumes, which is why it is the default recommendation. It is the truly large machines like the Mono X and Photon M3 Max, or prints that use the full plate diagonal, that need the Anycubic Plus's 8-liter capacity.

Does the dual 365nm and 405nm UV array actually matter?

For standard 405nm hobby resins, no, both stations cure them fully. The 365nm wavelength helps with certain engineering and tough resin formulas that cure more completely under broader-spectrum UV. If you only print standard or ABS-like resin, wavelength should not drive the decision; capacity should.

Can I use water instead of IPA in either station?

Only with water-washable resins, which are formulated to rinse in plain water. Standard resins need IPA or a dedicated wash solution in either machine. Whatever solvent you use becomes saturated with resin over time, so cure the spent liquid in sunlight before disposal rather than pouring it down a drain.