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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What is the Best/Recommended Washing & Curing Method for Water-Washable Resin?
Just started too, have a M5U and use Elegoos 8k water wash. It is brittle, but honestly not bad for minitures or scale modeling. I use a brush and do spend some time cleaning all resin off, but I'd rather do that than have a gallon of IPA sitting on my desk. I like it so far, and I've just printed w
...thathighcreator in r/ElegooMars
June 5, 2025 7:45 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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