Elegoo
Mars 5 Ultra
Based on 30 Reddit mentions
$284.99
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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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I'm a beginner, do you have any recommendations for resin 3D printers?
A lot of people recommend the basic Anycubic Photon as good for a beginner. I have an Elegoo Mars Ultra 5 and its also not too difficult for beginners. You also need a wash and cure station, usually if you buy direct they offer you a deal for all of these together along with some resin. FDM is a lot
...lfarrell12 in r/resinprinting
August 7, 2026 11:13 AM
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Help me choose my printer
Tilt resin printers are significantly faster than pure lift resin printers for the same layer height. The Mars 5 Ultra is a great first resin printer, and is still my choice for anything that fits. I did add a Saturn 4 Ultra 12k for things that need more build volume, but I only use it when I have t
...gust334 in r/resinprinting
August 7, 2026 7:20 AM
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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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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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