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 Saturn 3 Ultra
- The Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra wins, 8 vs 7.2 out of 10.
- Saturn 3 Ultra prints 3.6× the volume (218×123×260 ÷ 153×77×165 = 3.59) for $150 ($299 − $149) more.
- Saturn 3 Ultra is faster, 150 vs 80 mm/s.
- Pick the Mars 4 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 Saturn 3 Ultra
- Price
- $299
- Score
- 8/10
- Wins
- 3/5
The verdict
Buy the Saturn 3 Ultra.
8/10 vs Mars 4's 7.2/10, and it wins 3 of 5 categories. If you've hit the Mars build plate limit, this is the obvious upgrade. 12K detail at this scale, tilt release, and a plate big enough for a squad or terrain set in one run. The price is fair for what you get.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
Mars 4Elegoo · RESIN
vsSaturn 3 UltraElegoo · RESIN
| Mars 4 | Spec | Saturn 3 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| $149 (wins) | Price | $299 |
| 1.9 L | Build volume | 7.0 L (wins) |
| 80 mm/s | Top speed | 150 mm/s (wins) |
| 0.02 mm | Finest layer | 0.01 mm (wins) |
| 6.2 kg | Weight | 10.5 kg |
Features
| Mars 4 | Feature | Saturn 3 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 7K mono LCD | No |
| Yes | WiFi | Yes |
| Yes | USB | No |
| No | 12K mono LCD | Yes |
| No | Tilt release | Yes |
| No | Air purifier | Yes |
| No | Larger build plate | Yes |
Value math
$149 ÷ 1.9 L and $299 ÷ 7.0 L. Lower is more printer for the money.
| Mars 4 | Spec | Saturn 3 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| $76.65 | $ per liter | $42.89 (wins) |
| $1.86 (wins) | $ per mm/s | $1.99 |
Scores out of 10
| Mars 4 | Spec | Saturn 3 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 10 (wins) | Value | 9 |
| 6 | Beginner Friendliness | 6 |
| 8 | Print Quality | 10 (wins) |
| 5 | Speed | 7 (wins) |
| 7 | Reliability | 8 (wins) |
| 7.2 | Overall | 8 (wins) |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 153 × 77 × 165 mm
- 218 × 123 × 260 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/PrintedMinisPrinted 32 minis in one run at 12K. The Saturn 3 Ultra has ruined other printers for me.
Saturn 3 Ultra owner, r/PrintedMinisThis is the resin printer I recommend to anyone who is serious about the hobby.
Saturn 3 Ultra owner, 3D Printing Nerd (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
Saturn 3 Ultra
- +218x123mm plate holds a full 10-model squad in one run at 12K resolution
- +Tilt release on a plate this size dramatically reduces FEP tears
- +Terrain, dungeon tiles, and large busts all fit without splitting
- −A full plate run goes through resin fast: budget for 500ml+ per session
- −Post-processing for a full plate takes the better part of an hour
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 Saturn 3 Ultra?
By the numbers, the Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra scores higher (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 Saturn 3 Ultra?
Both score 6/10 for beginners. Go with the Elegoo Mars 4 to save $150.
Is the Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra worth $150 more than the Elegoo Mars 4?
The Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra scores higher overall (8/10 vs 7.2/10). The extra $150 gets you 218x123mm plate holds a full 10-model squad in one run at 12k resolution.
What's the main difference between Elegoo Mars 4 and Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra?
Build volume (153x77x165mm vs 218x123x260mm) and print speed (80 vs 150 mm/s). The Elegoo Mars 4 is best for budget; the Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra targets resin.