ELEGOO Mars 5 Ultra 9K Resin 3D Printer, 150mm/h, Intelligent Detection
4.2 out of 5 (95 Amazon ratings) on Amazon
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Specification
| Brand | ELEGOO |
| Condition | New |
| ASIN | B0D2R2ZB43 |
| Type | Resin (MSLA) |
Our review: ELEGOO Mars 5 Ultra
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Verdict: A compact resin printer that removes most of the manual steps: it levels itself, watches prints with an AI camera, warns about low resin and takes files over Wi-Fi. It has no vat heating or filter as standard, and its 165 mm height limits taller models.
6 / 10 Technical difficulty: Medium
5.6 / 10 From buyer ratings, track record and known issues
- 7-inch 9K screen (8520 × 4320) with 18 µm detail
- Automatic levelling, plus detection of low resin, foreign objects and a worn release film
- AI camera flags problems such as an empty build plate or a warped model
- Wi-Fi file transfer, with no USB stick needed
- Tilt release for speeds up to 150 mm/h
- No vat heating; ELEGOO’s Mini Heater is an optional extra
- No built-in air filter
- 165 mm build height limits taller models
- The metal resin vat bolts down rather than using a quick latch
- Every print needs washing, curing, gloves and ventilation
Best for: Newcomers to resin who want miniature-level detail with as few manual steps as possible.
Look elsewhere if: You will print in a cold garage without adding a heater, or want tall or large parts.
How the ease-of-use score is built
| Arrives assembled | ✓ +2 |
| No manual build-plate levelling | ✓ +2 |
| App or network printing | ✓ +1 |
| Resin level or print-failure detection | ✓ +1 |
| Touchscreen | ✓ +1 |
| Resin vat heating | ✗ 0 of 1 |
| Built-in air filter | ✗ 0 of 1 |
| Built-in camera | ✓ +1 |
| Resin workflow: washing, curing, gloves and ventilation on every print | -2 |
How the reliability indicator is built
| Amazon buyer rating 4.2 out of 5 (3 stars scores 0, 5 stars scores 6) | +3.6 |
| Confidence from 95 buyer reviews | +0.5 |
| Track record: model launched 2024 | +1.5 |
Who it suits
The Mars 5 Ultra, launched in July 2024, is a compact resin printer that asks very little of a newcomer. It suits people who want to print miniatures and small models and would rather the printer handled levelling and error-spotting for them.
Why it scores 6 for ease of use
It levels itself with a built-in sensor, and its detection system warns about low resin, foreign objects in the vat, a release film that needs replacing and an overheating light source. An AI camera spots problems such as an empty build plate or a warped model, and files arrive over Wi-Fi.
It misses the points for vat heating and an air filter, both optional extras rather than built in, and takes the 2-point resin workflow deduction. That makes it a Medium difficulty, a real step easier than the manually levelled Anycubic Photon Mono 4 series.
Printing with it
The 7-inch 9K screen resolves 18 µm detail, and tilt release lets it print at up to 150 mm of height per hour. The build volume, about 153 × 78 × 165 mm, is plenty for miniatures, but reviewers note the 165 mm height is its one real limit.
Without vat heating, room temperature matters. In a cold UK room or garage, resin thickens and prints fail more often, so plan for a warm space or add ELEGOO’s optional heater, which the lid is designed to take.
Living with it
The resin vat is sturdy metal, but it bolts down rather than latching, which makes swapping or cleaning it slower. Budget for gloves, a way to wash and cure prints, and replacement release film. See resin vat care and cleaning and resin safety.
Is today’s price a good deal?
Check it is the Mars 5 Ultra: the plain Mars 5 is a cheaper, lower-resolution printer without the same features. Compare it with the Anycubic Photon Mono 4 Ultra in our review table, and check this page’s price history.
Key specifications
| Type | Resin (MSLA) |
| Screen | 7-inch mono LCD, 9K (8520 × 4320) |
| XY resolution | 18 µm |
| Build volume | 153 × 78 × 165 mm |
| Max speed | 150 mm/h |
| Levelling | Automatic |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi |
| Monitoring | AI camera |
| On sale since | 2024 |
Sources: ELEGOO Mars 5 series page · Tom’s Hardware Mars 5 Ultra review · The DIY Life review · Latest in Tech review · All3DP launch coverage. Review last updated 11 September 2026. Compare all reviewed printers
Recent price history
| Seen | Price | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2026, 19:50 | £284.99 | New |
| 15 Oct 2026, 06:50 | £284.99 | New |
| 11 Sep 2026, 00:10 | £284.99 | New |
How this price compares
A good price — it has rarely been cheaper.
It was cheaper than this for 14% of the last year.
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