Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra vs Saturn 4: Which Resin Printer?
Both are excellent Elegoo MSLA resin printers, sized for different jobs. The Mars 5 Ultra is the compact, budget-friendly detail machine; the Saturn 4 has a noticeably larger build plate for printing more — or bigger — models per batch.
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Quick verdict
Buy the Mars 5 Ultra if you want the lowest cost and a small desk footprint for high-detail miniatures. Buy the Saturn 4 if you print in volume or need a larger plate for bigger models or full batches of minis — its extra build area pays off fast for tabletop armies.
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra | Elegoo Saturn 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | resin | resin |
| Price | $269 | $319 |
| Build Volume | 153x78x165mm | 219x123x220mm |
| Max Speed | 150 mm/h | 70 mm/h |
| Min Layer Height | 0.01mm | 0.01mm |
| Enclosure | Yes | Yes |
| Auto-Leveling | Yes | Yes |
| Direct Drive | No | No |
| Max Nozzle Temp | N/A | N/A |
| Max Bed Temp | N/A | N/A |
| Multi-Color | No | No |
| WiFi | Yes | No |
| Camera | Yes | No |
| Weight | 8.8kg | 13.5kg |
| Power Draw | 72W | 144W |
| XY Resolution | 18μm | 19μm |
