Elegoo
Mars 5 Ultra
Based on 22 Reddit mentions
$299.99
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Entry level 3D Printing
Saturn 4 Ultra (commonly S4U) in 12k or 16k is going to be the easiest printer to get started and successful prints from for a new user. The Mars 5 Ultra is the smaller version with all the same features as the 12k, just different resolution and build volume. The tilt release system eliminates 12-16
...DarrenRoskow in r/resinprinting
November 16, 2025 12:46 AM
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Best choice for tiny figures?
Mars 5 Ultra. All Elegoo tilting vat printers (latest Ultras) vastly simplify the learning curve for exposure settings because a lot of esoteric settings (like lift speeds) just no longer apply. They have a reduced peeling force compared to traditional resin printers, which somewhat reduces the need
...gust334 in r/resinprinting
October 27, 2025 5:38 PM
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Mars 5 Ultra vs HeyGears
I've owned both an Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra and a HeyGears UltraCraft Reflex. I had a great experience with the M5U, but it doesn't compare to what it's like to use the Reflex with the Blueprint software. If you want a simple, Bambu-like workflow experience, get a HeyGears, no question. You can use 3rd p
...Geek_Verve in r/resinprinting
April 24, 2026 7:50 PM
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First resin printer
I started with an original Mars and fairly recently upgraded to the M5U. It died in 2 weeks (wouldn't turn on) and I was able to exchange it at the retailer I got it from. I've been using Elegoo ABS-like 3.0 8k resin and the prints have been very good. The Satellite software is a mixed bag. It's eas
...Nihilistic_Mystics in r/resinprinting
February 6, 2026 2:20 PM
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Been thinking about getting the Mars5
I've got the Mars 5 Ultra and I'm loving it. The build plate is a little small, but it's perfectly workable. You can print a fair amount of 28mm minis on a single plate, and fit some quite big stuff on there too. And for truly huge models they mostly come in parts anyway. The quality is amazing. Abs
...WoderwickSpillsPaint in r/ElegooMars
June 5, 2025 10:35 AM
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