Elegoo Mars 4Discontinued
- Price
- $149
- Score
- 7.2/10
- Wins
- 1/5
Last recorded price. Replaced by the Elegoo Mars 4 Ultra at $240.
Elegoo Mars 4 vs Elegoo Mars 4 Ultra
- The Elegoo Mars 4 Ultra wins, 7.8 vs 7.2 out of 10.
- Same build volume (153×77×165 mm).
- The Mars 4 Ultra is faster (100 ÷ 80 = 1.3×) for $91 ($240 − $149) more.
- Pick the Mars 4 unless print time is your bottleneck.
Specs and US prices from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Elegoo Mars 4 Ultra
- Price
- $240
- Score
- 7.8/10
- Wins
- 4/5
The verdict
Buy the Mars 4 Ultra.
7.8/10 vs Mars 4's 7.2/10, and it wins 4 of 5 categories. If you're choosing between the Mars 4 ($149) and this, spend the $91 more. The tilt release alone extends FEP life enough to justify it. The 9K detail is also noticeably sharper on fine models.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
Mars 4Elegoo · RESIN
vsMars 4 UltraElegoo · RESIN
| Mars 4 | Spec | Mars 4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| $149 (wins) | Price | $240 |
| 1.9 L | Build volume | 1.9 L |
| 80 mm/s | Top speed | 100 mm/s (wins) |
| 0.02 mm | Finest layer | 0.01 mm (wins) |
| 6.2 kg | Weight | 6.8 kg |
Features
| Mars 4 | Feature | Mars 4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 7K mono LCD | No |
| Yes | WiFi | Yes |
| Yes | USB | No |
| No | 9K mono LCD | Yes |
| No | Tilt release | Yes |
| No | Air purifier | Yes |
Value math
$149 ÷ 1.9 L and $240 ÷ 1.9 L. Lower is more printer for the money.
| Mars 4 | Spec | Mars 4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| $76.65 (wins) | $ per liter | $123.47 |
| $1.86 (wins) | $ per mm/s | $2.40 |
Scores out of 10
| Mars 4 | Spec | Mars 4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 10 (wins) | Value | 9 |
| 6 | Beginner Friendliness | 7 (wins) |
| 8 | Print Quality | 9 (wins) |
| 5 | Speed | 6 (wins) |
| 7 | Reliability | 8 (wins) |
| 7.2 | Overall | 7.8 (wins) |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 153 × 77 × 165 mm
- 153 × 77 × 165 mm
What owners say
At $149 you're getting a genuinely capable printer. Elegoo's quality control shines even at this price.
Mars 4 owner, r/resinprintingPerfect starter resin printer. Just buy extra FEP films, you'll go through them.
Mars 4 owner, r/PrintedMinisTilt 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)
Pros & Cons
Mars 4
- +$149 entry into Elegoo's quality resin lineup
- +7K resolution is still detailed enough for D&D and Warhammer minis
- +WiFi monitoring included even at this price
- −No tilt release: FEP films will need replacing more often than the Ultra variants
- −7K detail is noticeably softer than the 9K and 12K machines on fine surface textures
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
Buy these with it
A printer does nothing without these. Grab them in the same order.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Elegoo Mars 4 better than the Elegoo Mars 4 Ultra?
By the numbers, the Elegoo Mars 4 Ultra scores higher (7.8/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Elegoo Mars 4 may be the smarter buy if you need budget.
Which is better for beginners, Elegoo Mars 4 or Elegoo Mars 4 Ultra?
The Elegoo Mars 4 Ultra is more beginner-friendly (7/10 vs 6/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Elegoo Mars 4 Ultra worth $91 more than the Elegoo Mars 4?
The Elegoo Mars 4 Ultra scores higher overall (7.8/10 vs 7.2/10). The extra $91 gets you 9k resolution is a meaningful jump from 7k: finer surface texture, sharper edges on small parts.
What's the main difference between Elegoo Mars 4 and Elegoo Mars 4 Ultra?
Build volume (153x77x165mm vs 153x77x165mm) and print speed (80 vs 100 mm/s). The Elegoo Mars 4 is best for budget; the Elegoo Mars 4 Ultra targets miniatures.