Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra vs Anycubic Photon Mono 4 Ultra
Two of the resin 3d printers (msla) in our best resin 3d printers: elegoo saturn & jupiter vs anycubic photon vs creality halot comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Best for: A compact 9K printer with tilt release
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Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra | Anycubic Photon Mono 4 Ultra | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| XY pixel size (larger axis)Smaller pixels mean finer detail. Many screens have rectangular pixels (e.g. 16.8 × 24.8 µm); we score the larger figure. | 18 µm | 17 µm | 30% |
| Build volumeWidth × depth × height from the spec table, in liters. | 1.97 L | 2.2 L | 30% |
| Max print speedMaker's top Z-speed, usually with its fast resin. Anycubic's Photon P1 series quotes speed at 0.05 mm layers only, so it gets the category median. | 150 mm/h | 120 mm/h | 20% |
| Heated resin vatYes when the maker lists resin or vat heating. Cold resin is a common cause of failed prints in garages and winter rooms. | No | No | 20% |
| Screen | 7-inch 9K mono LCD, 8520 × 4320 | 7-inch 10K mono LCD | info |
| XY resolution | 18 µm | 17 × 17 µm | info |
| Build volume | 153.36 × 77.76 × 165 mm | 153.4 × 87 × 165 mm (2.2 L) | info |
| Max speed | 150 mm/h | Not listed | info |
| Release | Tilt release | Not listed | info |
| Z accuracy | 0.02 mm | Not listed | info |
| Speed | Not listed | ≤80 mm/h standard; ≤120 mm/h high-speed resin | info |
| Air purifier | Not listed | Optional | info |
| LayerPick score | 4.4/10 | 4.0/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra
Better published figure on: Max print speed.
What we like
- Fine pixels, fast
- Small footprint
Watch out for
- Small build volume
Anycubic Photon Mono 4 Ultra
Better published figure on: XY pixel size (larger axis), Build volume.
What we like
- Fine square pixels
- Small and simple
Watch out for
- Small volume
- No heating
Verdict
Two compact starters. Elegoo is faster (150 vs 120 mm/h) with tilt release; Anycubic is slightly larger (2.2 vs 1.97 L) with 17 µm square pixels.
- Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra: Elegoo: Mars 5 Ultra
- Anycubic Photon Mono 4 Ultra: Anycubic: Photon Mono 4 Ultra