Mars 5 MSLA 3D Printer vs Saturn 4 Ultra

Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing

In brief

Mars 5 MSLA 3D Printer is the cheapest in its class. Mars 5 MSLA 3D Printer and Saturn 4 Ultra are two resin 3d printing in a similar class. Choose Mars 5 MSLA 3D Printer if price matters more; choose Saturn 4 Ultra if work area matters more.

Parameter
Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra Saturn 4 Ultra Elegoo F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year 2024 2024
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~169–199 € 399 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 23 × 23 × 43.35 cm 32.7 × 32.9 × 54.8 cm
Weight (kg) 5.2 kg 14.5 kg
Work area (mm) 143.43 × 89.6 mm 218.88 × 122.88 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 150 mm 220 mm
Power (W) 150 W
Voltage (V) 24 V
Maximum speed 150 mm/s
Declared precision 35 μm 19 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 150 mm/h
Tilt / peel system fep_standard tilt
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 natively supports the proprietary ChituBox preparation software and is fully compatible with popular third-party slicers in the industry. File management and remote monitoring are handled via the desktop application connected to the local Wi-Fi network. Advanced functions of the integrated camera enable automatic time-lapse video generation and anomaly identification during the placement of initial layers. File transfer is not bound to mandatory proprietary remote servers, ensuring operational continuity offline via the USB port.

The differences that matter

  • Price: Mars 5 MSLA 3D Printer 184 € vs Saturn 4 Ultra 399 € — Mars 5 MSLA 3D Printer wins (+117%)
  • Work area: Mars 5 MSLA 3D Printer 143.43×89.6 mm vs Saturn 4 Ultra 218.88×122.88 mm — Saturn 4 Ultra 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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Choose Saturn 4 Ultra if…

you value work area.

See the Saturn 4 Ultra sheet →

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