Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra vs Sovol SV06 ACE
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra costs $284 and the Sovol SV06 ACE costs $259, so the Sovol SV06 ACE is $25 cheaper. Pick the Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra for tabletop gamers and beginners printing miniatures. Pick the Sovol SV06 ACE for tinkerers who want speed on a budget. The Sovol SV06 ACE wins 2 of 2 points we can measure.
Who wins, point by point
The Sovol SV06 ACE wins 2 of 2 points we can measure. Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| Mars 5 Ultra | SV06 ACE | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $284 | $259 | SV06 ACE |
| Build volume | 153.36 x 77.76 x 165 mm | 220 x 220 x 250 mm | SV06 ACE |
- Best for tabletop gamers and beginners printing miniatures
- You want to spend less (saves $25)
- You care most about build volume (220 x 220 x 250 mm vs 153.36 x 77.76 x 165 mm)
- Best for tinkerers who want speed on a budget
- 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
- 220 x 220 x 250 mm
- Max speed
- Up to 600 mm/s
- Multicolor
- No
- Enclosure
- No
Budget Klipper printer with a camera for fast PLA and PETG
Full Sovol SV06 ACE review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra | Sovol SV06 ACE | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $284 | $259 |
| 3 year cost | $284 | $259 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | Not scored yet |
| Rank in 3D printers | #31 | #30 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | Not checked | n/a |
| Build volume | 153.36 x 77.76 x 165 mm (The Gadgeteer, Elegoo spec) | 220 x 220 x 250 mm |
| Print speed | Up to 150 mm/h (Elegoo); Tom's Hardware printed a Rocket Bust in 2 h 27 min | Up to 600 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s² acceleration; Sovol FAQ says 250 to 300 mm/s in real prints |
| Multi color | No, resin printer prints one resin at a time | No, single color |
| Enclosure | Yes, lift off UV blocking cover with no hinge (The Gadgeteer) | No, open frame |
| Auto leveling | Yes, factory leveled with auto leveling before each print (Tom's Hardware) | Yes, fully automatic with pressure sensor |
| Max nozzle temp | Not applicable, resin (MSLA) printer with no nozzle | 300 °C, all metal hot end |
| Heated bed | No | Yes, up to 100 °C, textured PEI plate |
| Filament types | Not applicable, uses 405 nm resin (The Gadgeteer) | PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA; ABS with an enclosure |
| Connectivity | USB and Wi-Fi (Tom's Hardware) | Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz), LAN, 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, for monitoring and time lapse |
| Assembly | Practically plug and play (Tom's Hardware) | Partly assembled; about 15 minutes per Sovol, under 30 per Tom's Hardware |
| Weight | 8.8 kg; 260 x 268 x 451.5 mm (Tom's Hardware) | 9 kg (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 |
| Best for | tabletop gamers and beginners printing miniatures | tinkerers who want speed on a budget |
| Skip if | you need large resin parts or cannot ventilate the room | you want multi color or quiet printing |
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
Sovol SV06 ACE
- Tom's Hardware: Editor's Choice. A Benchy printed in 13 min 8 s with no ringing or layer shifts. TPU was fair with significant stringing, and the cooling fan whines. Source
- 3D Tech Valley: Real world speed was about 200 to 300 mm/s. It was loud at full speed and some units shipped with dry bearings. Recommended for PLA and PETG tinkerers, not for plug and play users. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra or the Sovol SV06 ACE?
Pick the Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra for tabletop gamers and beginners printing miniatures. Pick the Sovol SV06 ACE for tinkerers who want speed on a budget.
Which is cheaper?
The Sovol SV06 ACE at $259, versus $284 for the Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra, checked Nov 4, 2026.
What is the difference between the Mars 5 Ultra and the SV06 ACE?
Build volume: 153.36 x 77.76 x 165 mm (The Gadgeteer, Elegoo spec) on the Mars 5 Ultra, 220 x 220 x 250 mm on the SV06 ACE. 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 600 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s² acceleration; Sovol FAQ says 250 to 300 mm/s in real prints on the SV06 ACE. Multi color: No, resin printer prints one resin at a time on the Mars 5 Ultra, No, single color on the SV06 ACE.
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