- Build volume
- 153.36 x 77.76 x 165 mm
- Max speed
- Up to 150 mm/h
- Multicolor
- No
- Enclosure
- Yes
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Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra
Compact 9K resin printer for miniatures with a built in AI camera
Researched by Riley Hart · updated Nov 2, 2026
Is the Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra worth it? The Mars 5 Ultra is an easy, affordable resin printer that gets very fine detail on miniatures. It costs $284 as of Nov 4, 2026, and 2 independent reviewers tested it.
The Mars 5 Ultra is an easy, affordable resin printer that gets very fine detail on miniatures. Tom's Hardware gave it an Editor's Choice and called it practically plug and play. Its build area is small, and prints can stick hard to the plate until you tune the first layers.
Best for: tabletop gamers and beginners printing miniatures. Skip if: you need large resin parts or cannot ventilate the room.
Specs
- Build volume
- 153.36 x 77.76 x 165 mm (The Gadgeteer, Elegoo spec)
- Print speed
- Up to 150 mm/h (Elegoo); Tom's Hardware printed a Rocket Bust in 2 h 27 min
- Multi color
- No, resin printer prints one resin at a time
- Enclosure
- Yes, lift off UV blocking cover with no hinge (The Gadgeteer)
- Auto leveling
- Yes, factory leveled with auto leveling before each print (Tom's Hardware)
- Max nozzle temp
- Not applicable, resin (MSLA) printer with no nozzle
- Heated bed
- No
- Filament types
- Not applicable, uses 405 nm resin (The Gadgeteer)
3 year cost of ownership
- Robot
- $284
- Total
- $284
No subscription. You also need resin, isopropyl alcohol, gloves and ideally a wash and cure station. Spend depends on use, so a 3 year total is not computed.
Status and safety
- US availability
- ● On sale
- Recalls
- ● No Elegoo robot recall in the CPSC database as of Nov 4, 2026. Checked daily.
- FCC authorized
- Not checked
- Company
- ● Active
- Warranty
- ● Not checked
Price history
Tracked dailyWhere to buy
- Amazon
- See price →
- Elegoo US store (Mars 5 Ultra)
- $284 →
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Pros
- Sharp 9K, 18 micron detail
- Auto leveling with tilt release
- Built in AI camera
- Wi-Fi and USB
- Low price for its features
Cons
- Small 153 x 78 x 165 mm build area
- Prints hard to remove at default settings (Tom's Hardware)
- Lid has no hinge (The Gadgeteer)
- Strong resin smell needs ventilation
- Some mid print freezes reported (The Gadgeteer)
What independent reviewers found
- Editor's Choice. A Rocket Bust printed in 2 h 27 min, 46 min faster than the Saturn 4 Ultra. Fine chain mail detail on miniatures. The laser etched plate held prints so tightly the reviewer had to cut first layer exposure.
- Tom's Hardware
- A support free test model printed well. The printer froze a few times mid print but resumed after a power cycle with no visible defect. Strong chemical smell; the Mars Mate purifier mostly removed it.
- The Gadgeteer
Spec history
Checked dailyNo spec changes since we started tracking on Nov 2, 2026.
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Questions buyers ask
Is the Mars 5 Ultra good for miniatures?
Yes. Tom's Hardware recommended it for tabletop gamers, citing its 18 micron XY resolution and fine detail.
How big can it print?
About 153 x 78 x 165 mm, which suits miniatures and small parts.
Do I need anything else?
Yes. Plan on resin, isopropyl alcohol for washing, gloves and UV curing. A wash and cure station helps.
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