Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra vs Elegoo Neptune 4 Max
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra costs $284 and the Elegoo Neptune 4 Max costs $394, so the Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra is $110 cheaper. The Elegoo Neptune 4 Max has a published review score and ranks #2 in our 3D printers ranking; the Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra is not scored yet. Pick the Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra for tabletop gamers and beginners printing miniatures. Pick the Elegoo Neptune 4 Max for budget makers who need very large PLA, PETG or TPU prints. The Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra wins 2 of 3 points we can measure.
Who wins, point by point
The Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra wins 2 of 3 points we can measure. Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| Mars 5 Ultra | Neptune 4 Max | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $284 | $394 | Mars 5 Ultra |
| Build volume | 153.36 x 77.76 x 165 mm | 420 x 420 x 480 mm | Neptune 4 Max |
| Release year | 2024 | 2023 | Mars 5 Ultra |
- You want to spend less (saves $110)
- You want the newer model (2024 vs 2023)
- Best for tabletop gamers and beginners printing miniatures
- You care most about build volume (420 x 420 x 480 mm vs 153.36 x 77.76 x 165 mm)
- Best for budget makers who need very large PLA, PETG or TPU prints
- 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 →- Build volume
- 420 x 420 x 480 mm
- Max speed
- Up to 500 mm/s
- Multicolor
- No
- Enclosure
- No
Budget 420 x 420 x 480 mm Klipper printer for big prints
Full Elegoo Neptune 4 Max review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra | Elegoo Neptune 4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $284 | $394 |
| 3 year cost | $284 | $394 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | 8.6/10 |
| Rank in 3D printers | #31 | #2 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | Not checked | Not checked |
| Build volume | 153.36 x 77.76 x 165 mm (The Gadgeteer, Elegoo spec) | 420 x 420 x 480 mm (Elegoo, Tom's Hardware) |
| Print speed | Up to 150 mm/h (Elegoo); Tom's Hardware printed a Rocket Bust in 2 h 27 min | Up to 500 mm/s (Elegoo); Tom's Hardware says 140 mm/s is the recommended optimal speed |
| Multi color | No, resin printer prints one resin at a time | No, single extruder (Tom's Hardware) |
| Enclosure | Yes, lift off UV blocking cover with no hinge (The Gadgeteer) | No, open frame (Tom's Hardware) |
| Auto leveling | Yes, factory leveled with auto leveling before each print (Tom's Hardware) | Yes, 121 point inductive auto leveling plus manual knobs (Tom's Hardware) |
| Max nozzle temp | Not applicable, resin (MSLA) printer with no nozzle | 300 C, 0.4 mm high flow nozzle (Elegoo, Tom's Hardware) |
| Heated bed | No | Yes, PEI textured spring steel plate (Tom's Hardware); max temperature not confirmed |
| Filament types | Not applicable, uses 405 nm resin (The Gadgeteer) | PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS (Tom's Hardware); 3DWithUs found ABS warped without an enclosure |
| Connectivity | USB and Wi-Fi (Tom's Hardware) | Wi-Fi, microSD, USB (Tom's Hardware) |
| Camera | Yes, AI camera for failed print detection and timelapse; detection only works once the model rises above the vat edge (Tom's Hardware) | No (not listed by Tom's Hardware or Elegoo) |
| Noise | n/a | No dB figure; Tom's Hardware called the curtain fan way too noisy |
| Assembly | Practically plug and play (Tom's Hardware) | n/a |
| Weight | 8.8 kg; 260 x 268 x 451.5 mm (Tom's Hardware) | 18.1 kg; 658 x 632 x 740 mm (Tom's Hardware) |
| Resolution | 7 inch 9K mono LCD, 8520 x 4320, 18 x 18 micron XY; layers 0.01 to 0.2 mm (The Gadgeteer) | n/a |
| Firmware | n/a | Klipper (Tom's Hardware) |
| Best for | tabletop gamers and beginners printing miniatures | budget makers who need very large PLA, PETG or TPU prints |
| Skip if | you need large resin parts or cannot ventilate the room | you want a plug and play or enclosed printer |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
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
Elegoo Neptune 4 Max
- Tom's Hardware: Speed Benchy took 31 min 12 s. A 250% articulated frog took 10 h 26 min with rough spots and a near layer shift. A TPU purse printed well at 45 mm/s. About twice as fast as the Neptune 3 Max. Source
- 3DWithUs (4.5 out of 5): Assembly took about 30 minutes. Printed a 520 mm window handle and eight PETG brackets in one batch. The screen failed out of the box and needed a manual fix. ABS warped. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra or the Elegoo Neptune 4 Max?
The Elegoo Neptune 4 Max has a published review score and ranks #2 in our 3D printers ranking; the Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra is not scored yet. Pick the Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra for tabletop gamers and beginners printing miniatures. Pick the Elegoo Neptune 4 Max for budget makers who need very large PLA, PETG or TPU prints.
Which is cheaper?
The Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra at $284, versus $394 for the Elegoo Neptune 4 Max, checked Nov 4, 2026.
What is the difference between the Mars 5 Ultra and the Neptune 4 Max?
Build volume: 153.36 x 77.76 x 165 mm (The Gadgeteer, Elegoo spec) on the Mars 5 Ultra, 420 x 420 x 480 mm (Elegoo, Tom's Hardware) on the Neptune 4 Max. Print speed: Up to 150 mm/h (Elegoo); Tom's Hardware printed a Rocket Bust in 2 h 27 min on the Mars 5 Ultra, Up to 500 mm/s (Elegoo); Tom's Hardware says 140 mm/s is the recommended optimal speed on the Neptune 4 Max. Multi color: No, resin printer prints one resin at a time on the Mars 5 Ultra, No, single extruder (Tom's Hardware) on the Neptune 4 Max.
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