Elegoo Mars 4 Ultra
- Price
- $240
- Score
- 7.8/10
- Wins
- 0/5
Elegoo Mars 4 Ultra vs Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra
- The Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra wins, 8.2 vs 7.8 out of 10.
- Mars 5 Ultra prints 1.4× the volume (153×89×200 ÷ 153×77×165 = 1.40) for $44 ($284 − $240) more.
- Mars 5 Ultra is faster, 150 vs 100 mm/s.
- Pick the Mars 4 Ultra if your prints fit in 16.5 cm.
Specs and US prices from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra
- Price
- $284
- Score
- 8.2/10
- Wins
- 2/5
The verdict
Buy the Mars 5 Ultra.
8.2/10 vs Mars 4 Ultra's 7.8/10, and it wins 2 of 5 categories. Miniature painters: buy this. The 14K detail at $284 is not matched anywhere near this price. Just know the resin workflow before you commit: it's messier than FDM and the supplies add up.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
Mars 4 UltraElegoo · RESIN
vsMars 5 UltraElegoo · RESIN
| Mars 4 Ultra | Spec | Mars 5 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| $240 (wins) | Price | $284 |
| 1.9 L | Build volume | 2.7 L (wins) |
| 100 mm/s | Top speed | 150 mm/s (wins) |
| 0.01 mm | Finest layer | 0.01 mm |
| 6.8 kg | Weight | 7.5 kg |
Features
| Mars 4 Ultra | Feature | Mars 5 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 9K mono LCD | No |
| Yes | Tilt release | Yes |
| Yes | WiFi | Yes |
| Yes | Air purifier | Yes |
| No | 14K mono LCD | Yes |
Value math
$240 ÷ 1.9 L and $284 ÷ 2.7 L. Lower is more printer for the money.
| Mars 4 Ultra | Spec | Mars 5 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| $123.47 | $ per liter | $104.28 (wins) |
| $2.40 | $ per mm/s | $1.89 (wins) |
Scores out of 10
| Mars 4 Ultra | Spec | Mars 5 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Value | 9 |
| 7 | Beginner Friendliness | 7 |
| 9 | Print Quality | 10 (wins) |
| 6 | Speed | 7 (wins) |
| 8 | Reliability | 8 |
| 7.8 | Overall | 8.2 (wins) |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 153 × 77 × 165 mm
- 153 × 89 × 200 mm
What owners say
Tilt release at this price is a game changer. My FEP films last twice as long.
Mars 4 Ultra owner, r/resinprinting9K detail on D&D minis is breathtaking. Worth every penny of the $199.
Mars 4 Ultra owner, Uncle Jessy (YouTube)The detail on my D&D minis is insane. My painting group can't believe these are home-printed.
Mars 5 Ultra owner, r/PrintedMinis14K resolution means you can print things FDM users can only dream about.
Mars 5 Ultra owner, Uncle Jessy (YouTube)
Pros & Cons
Mars 4 Ultra
- +9K resolution is a meaningful jump from 7K: finer surface texture, sharper edges on small parts
- +Tilt release means FEP films last longer; $50 less per year in consumables is real money
- +Built-in air purifier takes the edge off the smell without requiring an external solution
- −153x77mm plate is tight for anything larger than small character models
- −Still needs a wash and cure station: budget $50-80 extra
Mars 5 Ultra
- +14K resolution renders chainmail and sword hilts at a level FDM can't get near
- +Tilt release means fewer ripped FEP films mid-print
- +Built-in air purifier cuts the resin smell noticeably; still needs ventilation but less aggressively
- −Build plate is 153x89mm: anything larger needs to be sliced and assembled
- −Resin printing means gloves, IPA, and a wash station are non-negotiable purchases
Buy these with it
A printer does nothing without these. Grab them in the same order.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Elegoo Mars 4 Ultra better than the Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra?
By the numbers, the Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra scores higher (8.2/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Elegoo Mars 4 Ultra may be the smarter buy if you need miniatures.
Which is better for beginners, Elegoo Mars 4 Ultra or Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra?
Both score 7/10 for beginners. Go with the Elegoo Mars 4 Ultra to save $44.
Is the Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra worth $44 more than the Elegoo Mars 4 Ultra?
The Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra scores higher overall (8.2/10 vs 7.8/10). The extra $44 gets you 14k resolution renders chainmail and sword hilts at a level fdm can't get near.
What's the main difference between Elegoo Mars 4 Ultra and Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra?
Build volume (153x77x165mm vs 153x89x200mm) and print speed (100 vs 150 mm/s). The Elegoo Mars 4 Ultra is best for miniatures; the Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra targets miniatures.