Elegoo Mars 5 MSLA 3D Printer vs Elegoo Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Mars 5 MSLA 3D Printer is the cheapest in its class. Mars 5 MSLA 3D Printer and Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer are two resin 3d printing in a similar class. Choose Mars 5 MSLA 3D Printer if price matters more; choose Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer if work area matters more.
| Parameter |
Mars 5 MSLA 3D Printer
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~169–199 € | 399 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 23 × 23 × 43.35 cm | 30.59 × 27.3 × 56.73 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 5.2 kg | 11 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 143.43 × 89.6 mm | 218.88 × 122.88 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 150 mm | 250 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 144 W |
| Declared precision | 35 μm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Build area XY (short side) (mm) | 89.6 mm | 122.88 mm |
| XY resolution (µm) | 35 µm | 19 µm |
| Light source | Mono LCD | Mono LCD |
| Print speed (mm/h) | 70 mm/h | 70 mm/h |
| Tilt / peel system | Standard FEP | Standard FEP |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The device supports the leading slicing programs on the market, including Chitubox and Voxeldance Tango, ensuring high flexibility in print file preparation. Integration with these software tools allows optimal management of resin exposure parameters, support generation, and production time optimization. Since there is no mandatory dependence on proprietary cloud platforms, users retain full local control over their workflows via USB file transfer. This feature ensures maximum project confidentiality and operational continuity even without a stable internet connection, making file management simple, secure, and immediate for any level of experience. | The device supports major third-party slicing software widely utilized in the industry, such as ChiTuBox and Voxeldance Tango, providing users with extensive flexibility during file preparation. Through these programs, exposure parameters, support generation, and lifting speeds can be granularly managed, optimizing the printing process based on the specific resins deployed. Processed files are transferred to the machine primarily via the USB interface located on the chassis side, ensuring standalone operation independent of a computer and removing the need for a constant network connection. The absence of a native Wi-Fi module or dedicated cloud integration excludes remote management or camera monitoring, focusing the user experience on a stable, local, and time-tested workflow. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Mars 5 MSLA 3D Printer 184 € vs Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer 399 € — Mars 5 MSLA 3D Printer wins (+117%)
- Work area: Mars 5 MSLA 3D Printer 143.43×89.6 mm vs Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer 218.88×122.88 mm — Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer wins (+109%)
Which one to choose
Choose Mars 5 MSLA 3D Printer if…
you value price. It is the cheapest in its class.
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