# Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra vs Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K

As of Nov 4, 2026, the Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra costs $284 and the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K costs $650, so the Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra is $366 cheaper. The Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K has a published review score and ranks #7 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 Saturn 4 Ultra 16K for miniatures and fine detail models.

Prices checked Nov 4, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/elegoo-mars-5-ultra-vs-elegoo-saturn-4-ultra-16k/

## Side by side

| | Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra | Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $284 | $650 |
| 3 year cost | $284 | $650 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | 8.1/10 |
| Rank in 3D printers | #31 | #7 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | Not checked | 12 months on the machine; LCD screen 3 months; resin tank and build plate 6 months (Elegoo US store) |
| Build volume | 153.36 x 77.76 x 165 mm (The Gadgeteer, Elegoo spec) | 211.68 x 118.37 x 220 mm (Elegoo) |
| Print speed | Up to 150 mm/h (Elegoo); Tom's Hardware printed a Rocket Bust in 2 h 27 min | Up to 150 mm/h in fast mode, about 5.5 s per layer (Elegoo claim) |
| Multi color | No, resin printer prints one resin at a time | No, resin printer prints one resin at a time |
| Enclosure | Yes, lift off UV blocking cover with no hinge (The Gadgeteer) | Yes, lift off UV blocking cover (resin printer) |
| Auto leveling | Yes, factory leveled with auto leveling before each print (Tom's Hardware) | Yes, automatic leveling with no manual adjustment (Elegoo) |
| Max nozzle temp | Not applicable, resin (MSLA) printer with no nozzle | Not applicable, resin (MSLA) printer with no nozzle |
| Heated bed | No | No heated bed; heated resin vat holds resin at 30 C (Elegoo); GamingTrend says preheat takes about 10 minutes |
| Filament types | Not applicable, uses 405 nm resin (The Gadgeteer) | Not applicable, uses 405 nm resin: standard, water washable, ABS like, plant based and tough resins (Elegoo) |
| Connectivity | USB and Wi-Fi (Tom's Hardware) | Dual band Wi-Fi with cluster printing (Elegoo); CNX Software also lists Ethernet and USB |
| Camera | Yes, AI camera for failed print detection and timelapse; detection only works once the model rises above the vat edge (Tom's Hardware) | Yes, AI camera with chamber light for empty plate and warp detection, monitoring and timelapse (Elegoo) |
| Assembly | Practically plug and play (Tom's Hardware) | Ready to print in about 10 minutes (GamingTrend); touchscreen setup wizard (CNX Software) |
| Weight | 8.8 kg; 260 x 268 x 451.5 mm (Tom's Hardware) | 16.1 kg; 327.4 x 329.2 x 548 mm (CNX Software) |
| 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 |
| Best for | tabletop gamers and beginners printing miniatures | miniatures and fine detail models |
| Skip if | you need large resin parts or cannot ventilate the room | you cannot ventilate for resin fumes |

## 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](https://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/elegoo-mars-5-ultra-review)
- 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](https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/07/09/elegoo-mars-5-ultra-3d-resin-printer-review/)

### Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K

- CNX Software: Printed a chess set at 0.05 mm layers and 2.3 s exposure, with pieces taking 2 h 26 min to 3 h 7 min each and supported figurines 1 h 23 min to 1 h 56 min. Prints stuck firmly and showed sharp detail. Downsides were the 16.1 kg weight and a touchscreen only emergency stop. [Source](https://www.cnx-software.com/2025/02/22/elegoo-saturn-4-ultra-16k-review-a-resin-3d-printer-tested-with-mercury-plus-3-0/)
- GamingTrend (100/100): Called it the best consumer 3D printer on the market by a large margin. Ready to print in about 10 minutes, vat preheat took about 10 minutes and print time estimates were accurate. Noted slicer software is not quite ready and the 16K gain over 12K is hard to see. [Source](https://gamingtrend.com/reviews/saturn-4-ultra-16k-minor-upgrade-think-again-2/)

## Questions buyers ask

### Which is better, the Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra or the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K?

The Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K has a published review score and ranks #7 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 Saturn 4 Ultra 16K for miniatures and fine detail models.

### Which is cheaper?

The Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra at $284, versus $650 for the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K, checked Nov 4, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $284 vs $650.

### What is the difference between the Mars 5 Ultra and the Saturn 4 Ultra 16K?

Build volume: 153.36 x 77.76 x 165 mm (The Gadgeteer, Elegoo spec) on the Mars 5 Ultra, 211.68 x 118.37 x 220 mm (Elegoo) on the Saturn 4 Ultra 16K. 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 150 mm/h in fast mode, about 5.5 s per layer (Elegoo claim) on the Saturn 4 Ultra 16K. Enclosure: Yes, lift off UV blocking cover with no hinge (The Gadgeteer) on the Mars 5 Ultra, Yes, lift off UV blocking cover (resin printer) on the Saturn 4 Ultra 16K.

Full reviews: [Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/elegoo-mars-5-ultra/index.md), [Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/elegoo-saturn-4-ultra-16k/index.md)