🗓 Released Sep 28, 2024
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📊Printer Specs
TypeResin
TierEntry
MotionMSLA
Build Volume153 × 77 × 165 mm
Multicolor❌ No
Enclosure✅ Yes
Auto Calibration✅ Yes
Open Source❌ No
Supported Materials
Standard ResinEntry-level resin for SLA/MSLA — detailed prints, brittle, needs post-curing
Water-Washable ResinCleans with water instead of IPA — easier post-processing workflow
ABS-Like ResinTougher resin with ABS-like properties — less brittle than standard resin
High-Speed ResinFormulated for faster print speeds on MSLA printers
Plant-Based Resin
💡About the Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra
The Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra, released September 2024, is Elegoo's entry-level MSLA resin flagship. Its 9K monochrome LCD (8520×4320 pixels, 18µm XY resolution) and one-click automatic leveling bring prosumer-grade detail to an entry price of around $269. The tilt-release mechanism enables print speeds up to 150 mm/hr — significantly faster than older entry resin printers. Important: resin printing requires IPA washing and UV curing post-processing — not recommended as a first 3D printer.
- 9K resolution at an entry price
The 9K monochrome LCD (18µm XY accuracy) delivers crisp miniature and jewelry detail at a price point that was prosumer territory two years ago.
- One-click automatic leveling
Smart sensor-based auto-leveling removes the most frustrating part of entry resin ownership — manual bed tramming is eliminated.
- 150 mm/hr print speed
The tilt-release mechanism combined with a fast-curing monochrome LCD enables 150 mm/hr — completing small miniature batches in 30–60 minutes.
🎯Who is this for?
Miniature painters, hobby jewelers, and tabletop gamers who want 9K resin detail at an entry price — and who are prepared for the post-processing workflow of resin printing.
❓FAQs
Is resin printing right for me?
Resin printing delivers extraordinary detail but requires significant post-processing: prints must be washed in IPA (isopropyl alcohol) and cured under UV light. Liquid resin is a skin irritant and requires gloves, ventilation, and proper disposal. Resin is not recommended as a first 3D printer — start with FDM and move to resin when you have a specific need for its detail level.
Should I buy the Mars 5 Ultra now or wait?
No successor has been announced. The Mars 5 Ultra is Elegoo's current entry flagship and a well-reviewed, mature product. If you need a 9K entry resin printer, it is a safe buy now — best value at Prime Day or Black Friday when Elegoo typically discounts 15–25%.
Mars 5 Ultra vs Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro — which should I buy?
The Mars 5 Ultra ($269) offers 9K resolution with a 153×77×165 mm build volume at an entry price. The Photon Mono M7 Pro ($459) steps up to 14K resolution, a larger 223×126×230 mm build volume, auto resin refill, and integrated vat heating. If budget is the priority and build volume is sufficient, the Mars 5 Ultra is excellent value. For larger prints or a more automated workflow, the M7 Pro justifies the premium.
What post-processing does resin printing require?
After printing: (1) wash parts in IPA or a dedicated wash solution to remove uncured resin, (2) cure under UV light (a UV curing station is recommended), (3) remove supports and sand if needed. Allow ~20–30 minutes of post-processing per print.
What resins are compatible with the Mars 5 Ultra?
The Mars 5 Ultra works with any 405nm UV-curing resin — standard, water-washable, ABS-like, high-speed, and plant-based. Most third-party 405nm resins from brands like Elegoo, Siraya Tech, and Anycubic are compatible.