Mars 5 Ultra

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Mars 5 Ultra

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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

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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

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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

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Geek_Verve in r/resinprinting

April 24, 2026 7:50 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

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WoderwickSpillsPaint in r/ElegooMars

June 5, 2025 10:35 AM

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