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| Model | Mars 5 Ultra[BUY Mars 5 Ultra] |
Original Prusa MK4 3D Printer[BUY Original Prusa MK4 3D Printer] |
| Printing Material | Resin | Filament |
| Buy Resin for Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra | Buy Filament forPrusa Original Prusa MK4 3D Printer | |
| Estimated price | $284,00 | $1099,00 |
| Manufacturer | Elegoo | Prusa |
| Release Year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Print Volume [mm] | 153x77x165 | 250x220x210 |
| Printer Size [mm] | 260x268x451 | 500x400x550 |
| Weight [kg] | 8,8 | 7 |
| Power Loss Recovery | NO | YES |
| Maximum Resolution [mm] | 0,01 | 0,1 |
| Processor | Custom 32-bit xBuddy electronics with STM32 | |
| Display | Touchscreen 4,0'' | Display touchscreen 3,5'' |
| Power Supply | 240 W | |
| Connectivity | USB, Wifi | USB / Wi-Fi / internet via Prusa Connect |
| Operating systems | Windows, Max, Linux | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Date of registration in the system | 2025-04-23 | 2023-06-06 |
| Release date | 2024 | 2023 |
| Extra features | The Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra features a 7 9K LCD, 18um XY resolution, auto-leveling, self-check system, and tilt-release mechanism for faster printing. It includes an AI camera for real-time monitoring and timelapse, smart sensors to detect failures, resin shortage, and residues. It also offers Wi-Fi connectivity, a 4 touch screen, and power-loss resume function for uninterrupted printing. | The Original Prusa MK4 stands out with automatic first-layer calibration via Loadcell sensor, high-speed enabled by Input Shaper and Nextruder for precise prints. It includes quick-change nozzles, customizable UI, and Ethernet/Wi-Fi connectivity. It supports a wide range of materials, from PLA to flexibles. Equipped with a 32-bit xBuddy mainboard and precise stepper motors, it offers exceptional print quality, enhanced security, and remote printing options via Prusa Connect. |
| Support for multiple colors and materials (AMS and CFS) | NO | NO |
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| Cost-benefit | 8 / 10 | 6 / 10 |
| Hardware | 5.4 / 10 | 3.2 / 10 |
| Tela | . | . |
| Print volume | 3 / 10 | 3 / 10 |
| Performance | 9 / 10 | 1 / 10 |
| [BUY Mars 5 Ultra] | [BUY Original Prusa MK4 3D Printer] |
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