Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro vs Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro costs $489 and the Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra costs $284, so the Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra is $205 cheaper. The Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro has a published review score and ranks #11 in our 3D printers ranking; the Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra is not scored yet. Pick the Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro for fast, detailed resin prints. Pick the Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra for tabletop gamers and beginners printing miniatures. They split the points we can measure, 1 each.
Who wins, point by point
They split the points we can measure, 1 each. Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| Photon Mono M7 Pro | Mars 5 Ultra | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $489 | $284 | Mars 5 Ultra |
| Build volume | 223 x 126 x 230 mm | 153.36 x 77.76 x 165 mm | Photon Mono M7 Pro |
- You care most about build volume (223 x 126 x 230 mm vs 153.36 x 77.76 x 165 mm)
- Best for fast, detailed resin prints
- You want to spend less (saves $205)
- Best for tabletop gamers and beginners printing miniatures
- Build volume
- 223 x 126 x 230 mm
- Max speed
- Up to 130 mm/h
- Multicolor
- No
- Enclosure
- Yes
Fast 14K resin printer with auto resin refill and vat heating
Full Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro review, pros and cons →- Build volume
- 153.36 x 77.76 x 165 mm
- Max speed
- Up to 150 mm/h
- Multicolor
- No
- Enclosure
- Yes
Compact 9K resin printer for miniatures with a built in AI camera
Full Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro | Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $489 | $284 |
| 3 year cost | $489 | $284 |
| Our score | 7.9/10 | Not scored yet |
| Rank in 3D printers | #11 | #31 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 1 year on printers, plus 30 day after sales guarantee and 14 day no reason return (Anycubic store) | Not checked |
| Build volume | 223 x 126 x 230 mm, 6.5 L (Anycubic) | 153.36 x 77.76 x 165 mm (The Gadgeteer, Elegoo spec) |
| Print speed | Up to 130 mm/h with standard resin, 170 mm/h with high speed resin at 0.1 mm layers (Anycubic) | 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 | No, resin printer prints one resin at a time |
| Enclosure | Yes, UV blocking cover (resin printer); TechRadar notes it lifts off and Basic Tutorials found it wobbles slightly | Yes, lift off UV blocking cover with no hinge (The Gadgeteer) |
| Auto leveling | Leveling free design (Anycubic); TechRadar needed to re level after about 4 kg of resin | Yes, factory leveled with auto leveling before each print (Tom's Hardware) |
| Max nozzle temp | Not applicable, resin (MSLA) printer with no nozzle | Not applicable, resin (MSLA) printer with no nozzle |
| Heated bed | No heated bed; temperature controlled resin vat, adjustable 20 to 40 C, default 25 C (Anycubic) | No |
| Filament types | Not applicable, uses 405 nm resin: standard, high speed, water washable, ABS like and plant based resins (Anycubic) | Not applicable, uses 405 nm resin (The Gadgeteer) |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi and LAN file transfer; Anycubic app (Anycubic) | USB and Wi-Fi (Tom's Hardware) |
| Camera | No camera listed (Anycubic) | Yes, AI camera for failed print detection and timelapse; detection only works once the model rises above the vat edge (Tom's Hardware) |
| Noise | No dB figure; TechRadar describes a subdued low hum, quieter than many mid range models | n/a |
| Assembly | Largely pre assembled (Basic Tutorials) | Practically plug and play (Tom's Hardware) |
| Weight | 12.8 kg; 312 x 315 x 520 mm (Anycubic) | 8.8 kg; 260 x 268 x 451.5 mm (Tom's Hardware) |
| Resolution | n/a | 7 inch 9K mono LCD, 8520 x 4320, 18 x 18 micron XY; layers 0.01 to 0.2 mm (The Gadgeteer) |
| Best for | fast, detailed resin prints | tabletop gamers and beginners printing miniatures |
| Skip if | you cannot ventilate for resin fumes | you need large resin parts or cannot ventilate the room |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro
- TechRadar (4.5/5): Scored 4.5 out of 5. High speed resin printed at 170 mm/h versus 130 mm/h on the previous model, and the clean function cleared about 80% of failures. Needed re leveling after about 4 kg of resin; auto refill tapered off below half a bottle. Source
- Basic Tutorials (91/100): Scored 91 with a Gold award. A print that takes about half a day on an FDM printer finished in under an hour with high speed resin, and it handled an 80 degree overhang. Supports sometimes failed to stick on flat areas and the touchscreen and software had flaws. Source
Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra
- Tom's Hardware: 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. Source
- The Gadgeteer: 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. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro or the Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra?
The Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro has a published review score and ranks #11 in our 3D printers ranking; the Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra is not scored yet. Pick the Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro for fast, detailed resin prints. Pick the Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra for tabletop gamers and beginners printing miniatures.
Which is cheaper?
The Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra at $284, versus $489 for the Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro, checked Nov 4, 2026.
What is the difference between the Photon Mono M7 Pro and the Mars 5 Ultra?
Build volume: 223 x 126 x 230 mm, 6.5 L (Anycubic) on the Photon Mono M7 Pro, 153.36 x 77.76 x 165 mm (The Gadgeteer, Elegoo spec) on the Mars 5 Ultra. Print speed: Up to 130 mm/h with standard resin, 170 mm/h with high speed resin at 0.1 mm layers… on the Photon Mono M7 Pro, Up to 150 mm/h (Elegoo); Tom's Hardware printed a Rocket Bust in 2 h 27 min on the Mars 5 Ultra. Enclosure: Yes, UV blocking cover (resin printer); TechRadar notes it lifts off and Basic Tutorials… on the Photon Mono M7 Pro, Yes, lift off UV blocking cover with no hinge (The Gadgeteer) on the Mars 5 Ultra.
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