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Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra RESIN
Budget Beginner

Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra

The desktop-friendly resin printer for one-off minis. 7" 9K screen, around $269, and it just works.

Build Volume
153.36×77.76×165mm
LCD
7 inch mono
Resolution
9K (8520 x 4320)
XY
18µm
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Type
RESIN
Released
2024-06
Light Source
COB UV
Z-Axis
Linear rail
Leveling
Automatic
Best For
Solo miniature printers, beginners …
Typical price
~$269
Full Specifications
Build
Build Volume153.36 × 77.76 × 165 mm
LCD Size7 inch mono
LCD Resolution9K (8520 x 4320)
Resolution
XY Resolution18 µm
Z Resolution10 µm
Min Layer Height10 µm
Exposure Time1.5s (typical)
Hardware
Light SourceCOB UV
Release FilmnFEP
Z-AxisLinear rail
LevelingAutomatic
System
ConnectivityWi-Fi, USB
AssemblyFully assembled
Ratings
Ease of Use5/5
Print Quality5/5
Value5/5
Commercial
Released2024-06
Typical price (USD)~$269 as of Apr 2026
Best ForSolo miniature printers, beginners testing resin
Material Compatibility

How well this printer handles common materials. Ratings reflect stock hardware — upgrades like all-metal hotends or hardened nozzles can push these higher.

ABS-like Resin
Perfect
Flexible Resin
Good
Standard Resin
Perfect
Tough Resin
Great
Water Washable
Great
Perfect — runs out of the box Great — minimal tuning Good — works with care Limited — possible with mods Not supported
What's Good, What Isn't

Pros

  • 9K detail at the cheapest legit price point
  • Auto-leveling — no more paper-shimming
  • Fits on a small desk with a wash/cure

Cons

  • Build plate is small for batch work
  • Standard FEP needs replacing more than ACF
  • Still need PPE and ventilation