Elegoo Mars 4
$149
Elegoo · RESIN
Elegoo Mars 4
The entry-level Elegoo Mars with WiFi at $149. Good if the $199 Ultra is out of budget.
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How It Scores
Pros
- +$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
- +Elegoo's brand reliability is the best in budget resin
Cons
- −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
- −Slower at 80mm/hr vs 100mm/hr on the Ultra
What Owners Say
“At $149 you're getting a genuinely capable printer. Elegoo's quality control shines even at this price.”
— r/resinprinting
“Perfect starter resin printer. Just buy extra FEP films, you'll go through them.”
— r/PrintedMinis
Specs
| Build Volume | 153 x 77 x 165 mm |
| Layer Resolution | 0.02mm - 0.2mm |
| Max Print Speed | 80 mm/s |
| Weight | 6.2 kg |
| Type | Resin (MSLA) |
| Features | 7K mono LCD, WiFi, USB |
Verdict
Spend $50 more and get the Mars 4 Ultra if you can. The tilt release extends consumable life enough to justify the premium over a few months. If $149 is genuinely the ceiling, this is a solid machine.
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