A rare low-price bundle for resin cleanup and curing

ELEGOO Mercury X Bundle is worth buying if you need a dedicated wash-and-cure setup for resin printing, especially at its current £119.99 all-time low. With a 4.5/5 rating from 88 reviews and a price that sits 28.2% below the £167.18 average, it stands out as a practical upgrade for Saturn and Mars series owners who want cleaner post-processing without piecing together separate tools.

What do you get in the Mercury X Bundle?

The bundle includes 1 washing station and 1 post-curing station, so it handles the two most time-consuming parts of resin printing in one package. That matters because resin prints are not finished when they come off the build plate; they still need washing and curing to reach their final strength and surface quality. ELEGOO positions this bundle as an “essential” accessory for resin 3D printing, and that framing makes sense for anyone printing regularly rather than occasionally.

How does the curing station help print quality?

The curing station uses 2 light bars with 14 LED lights each, plus 4 LED lights beneath the turntable. That layout is designed to improve UV exposure consistency, which should help prints cure more evenly than a basic single-light setup. The rotating turntable also matters because it helps expose more surfaces during the curing cycle, reducing the chance of soft spots or uneven finish on detailed parts.

Is it easy and safe to use?

ELEGOO gives the Mercury X a single-knob control design, which keeps operation simple: press and hold to power on or off, then rotate for control. That is a useful quality-of-life feature if you want something straightforward rather than a complicated interface. The listing also emphasizes safer handling, which is important because resin post-processing involves chemicals and UV light.

How does it perform for real resin workflows?

On paper, this is a strong fit for large resin prints and for users who want a cleaner, more organized workflow. The separate washing and curing stations are the key advantage: you can clean a model first, dry it, then cure it properly instead of improvising with household tools. ELEGOO also notes an important workflow tip: dry the model first after washing before curing, especially for water-washable resin. That warning is useful because skipping that step can affect the final result.

Is the build and feature set good value?

At £119.99, the Mercury X Bundle is priced far below its £169.99 RRP, and the current price is also below the long-term average of £167.18. That makes it a much better buy now than when it is near its typical price. The value proposition is strongest for owners already invested in ELEGOO resin printers, since compatibility is specifically called out for ELEGOO Saturn and Mars series mSLA printers.

How does it compare to cheaper alternatives?

A cheaper accessory like a £39.99 3D printer enclosure is useful for dust control and temperature stability, but it does not replace a wash-and-cure station. Likewise, £17.99 to £22.09 PLA filaments are far cheaper, but they are for FDM printing and do not solve resin post-processing at all. The Mercury X Bundle is in a different category entirely: it is a workflow tool, not just another consumable or add-on.

What should buyers watch out for?

The biggest caution is the high return rate, which suggests some buyers may run into compatibility issues, size expectations, or setup frustration. It also has only 88 reviews, so while the 4.5/5 score is encouraging, the sample size is still limited. Finally, there are 3 available variations, so buyers need to make sure they choose the right option for their workspace and printing needs.

Bottom line on value

If you already print resin regularly and want a dedicated post-processing setup, this is a compelling buy at £119.99. If you only print occasionally, or you are still deciding whether resin printing is your long-term hobby, the high return rate and specialized use case make it easier to wait. For committed ELEGOO users, though, the current price is hard to ignore.