Mars 5 Ultra vs Photon Mono 4 Ultra: 7-inch class packages
Compare two 7-inch class US packages by published panel, leveling workflow, supported layer range and the exact box contents.
The decision in brief
How the options differ
Both exact packages are standalone printers without a wash and cure station. They publish similar build volumes but different pixel counts, leveling routines, layer ranges and monitoring features, and one store presents no US-labelled plug option.
By CompareFoundry · Published · Editorial review · Manufacturer documentation, not hands-on testing.
The buying guide
Package and specification details
Compare the published panels and volumes
Mars 5 Ultra publishes 8520 × 4320 pixels at 18 μm with a 153.36 × 77.76 × 165 mm build volume. Photon Mono 4 Ultra publishes 9024 × 5120 pixels at 17 × 17 μm with 153.4 × 87 × 165 mm. The 9K and 10K labels are names for these counts.
Mars 5 Ultra documents one-click automatic leveling, a 0.01-0.2 mm layer range and an AI camera. Photon Mono 4 Ultra documents 4-point manual leveling, a 0.02-0.15 mm layer range and lists the Anycubic App as not supported. Both document USB and Wi-Fi transfer.
The ELEGOO box list includes the AI camera, Wi-Fi antenna, tools and protective items. The Anycubic box list includes a screen protector kit, leveling paper and a power cord, but the store offered only Other and EU Plug region options when checked. Air purifiers are separate accessories for both; neither package includes resin or a wash and cure station.
Is a wash and cure station included with either printer?
No. Both stores sell wash and cure units as separate bundle selections. The standalone options recorded here contain the printer, its plate, vat and tools only.
These manufacturer specifications do not establish measured performance, noise, long-term reliability or running cost. We have not independently tested these products. Check current prices, stock and operating-space instructions with the seller and manufacturer.
Photon Mono 4 Ultra printer only PM4UBK0A+ACC-M (US store)Include Item: None; Include Resin: None; Region & Plug Type: Other, SKU PM4UBK0A+ACC-M, on the store localized to United States (English / USD)
When checked, the region selector offered only Other and EU Plug; no US-labelled plug option was shown. Confirm that the supplied power cord fits a US outlet before ordering.
The shipping policy lists free shipping to mainland US addresses with separate quotes for Alaska, Hawaii and US territories. Wash & Cure 3 and resin are separate add-on selections.
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Photon Mono 4 Ultra printer only PM4UBK0A+ACC-M (US store)
Select: Include Item: None; Include Resin: None; Region & Plug Type: Other, SKU PM4UBK0A+ACC-M, on the store localized to United States (English / USD)
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Build volume in mm (X × Y × Z)
The manufacturer's published maximum build volume in millimetres.
A published maximum is not a usable size for every part; supports, orientation and plate edges reduce it. Printer body dimensions are a separate figure.
The pixel count and the marketing label the manufacturer attaches to it.
Treat 9K, 10K, 14K and 16K as names. Compare the pixel count together with the pixel size and the screen area.
Mars 5 Ultra standalone SPUS-EL-3D-M5U (US)8520 × 4320 pixels; marketed as 9K.Source · 2026-10-21ELEGOO: Mars 5 Ultra US product page, specifications and box listChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
The larger of the published X and Y pixel dimensions in micrometres.
Panels with non-square pixels are recorded by their larger axis so the filter stays conservative. Pixel size is not a measured surface-finish result.
Mars 5 Ultra standalone SPUS-EL-3D-M5U (US)18 µmPublished XY resolution 18 μm.Source · 2026-10-21ELEGOO: Mars 5 Ultra US product page, specifications and box listChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
The documented UV light engine, wavelength and any published power or intensity figure.
A wattage or intensity figure is a manufacturer specification, not a measured exposure. Exposure times still depend on the resin and slicer profile.
Mars 5 Ultra standalone SPUS-EL-3D-M5U (US)COB light source, 405 nm wavelength.No wattage or intensity figure is published; the power requirement is 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 24 V 3 A.Source · 2026-10-21ELEGOO: Mars 5 Ultra US product page, specifications and box listChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
Photon Mono 4 Ultra printer only PM4UBK0A+ACC-M (US store)COB light source with Fresnel lens and light uniformity algorithm; published light intensity of at least 3500 μW/cm².The power supply is rated 66 W; no light-source wattage is published.Source · 2026-10-21Anycubic: Photon Mono 4 Ultra store page, specifications, box list and optionsChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
Minimum published layer height
The lowest layer thickness in the manufacturer's supported range.
A smaller minimum does not establish that every resin or profile prints well at that setting. Read the supported range in the note.
Mars 5 Ultra standalone SPUS-EL-3D-M5U (US)10 µmPublished layer thickness range 0.01-0.2 mm; Z-axis accuracy 0.02 mm.Source · 2026-10-21ELEGOO: Mars 5 Ultra US product page, specifications and box listChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
The documented leveling workflow for the build plate.
Automatic, assisted and manual screw leveling are different routines. Factory leveling can still need adjustment after shipping.
Mars 5 Ultra standalone SPUS-EL-3D-M5U (US)One-click automatic leveling.Source · 2026-10-21ELEGOO: Mars 5 Ultra US product page, specifications and box listChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
Whether filtration is built in, offered as a separate accessory, or not documented.
A carbon filter is not a ventilation system or a safety certification. Follow the manufacturer's handling and ventilation instructions.
Mars 5 Ultra standalone SPUS-EL-3D-M5U (US)No built-in purifier; the USB connection is unavailable for a purifier; compatible with the separate ELEGOO Mars Mate air purifier.Source · 2026-10-21ELEGOO: Mars 5 Ultra US product page, specifications and box listChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
Photon Mono 4 Ultra printer only PM4UBK0A+ACC-M (US store)Optional accessory; the activated carbon air purifier is sold separately.Source · 2026-10-21Anycubic: Photon Mono 4 Ultra store page, specifications, box list and optionsChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
File transfer and connectivity
The documented ways to send print files and monitor the printer.
Wi-Fi transfer, cloud apps and cameras are separate functions. Confirm that the app or network feature you need is listed for this exact model.
Mars 5 Ultra standalone SPUS-EL-3D-M5U (US)Wi-Fi and USB; Wi-Fi cluster printing; AI camera for real-time monitoring and time-lapse recording.Source · 2026-10-21ELEGOO: Mars 5 Ultra US product page, specifications and box listChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
Photon Mono 4 Ultra printer only PM4UBK0A+ACC-M (US store)USB and Wi-Fi file transfer; the Anycubic App is listed as not supported for this model.Source · 2026-10-21Anycubic: Photon Mono 4 Ultra store page, specifications, box list and optionsChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
Documented slicer software
The slicing software the manufacturer names for this printer.
A named slicer is not a guarantee that every third-party slicer or resin profile is supported. Check the file format the printer reads.
Photon Mono 4 Ultra printer only PM4UBK0A+ACC-M (US store)Up to 80 mm/h with standard resin at 0.1 mm layers; up to 120 mm/h with High Speed Resin 2.0 at 0.1 mm layers.Source · 2026-10-21Anycubic: Photon Mono 4 Ultra store page, specifications, box list and optionsChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
Included equipment
The box contents documented for the exact US package.
Wash and cure stations, resin, air purifiers and enclosures are separate unless listed. Recheck the package before purchase.
Mars 5 Ultra standalone SPUS-EL-3D-M5U (US)Printer, Wi-Fi antenna, build plate, resin tank, AI camera, resin tray, USB flash disk, mask, gloves, funnel, backup screws, user manual, power adapter, tool kit and scraper.The AI camera and Wi-Fi antenna are listed as separate box items. No wash and cure station, resin or air purifier is included.Source · 2026-10-21ELEGOO: Mars 5 Ultra US product page, specifications and box listChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
Photon Mono 4 Ultra printer only PM4UBK0A+ACC-M (US store)Printer, print platform, resin vat, manual, screen protector kit, leveling paper, protective equipment, 2 filters, 2 scrapers, hex key set, USB drive and power cord.The box list names 2 filters without describing them. No wash and cure station, resin or air purifier is included; the plug type of the cord was not established.Source · 2026-10-21Anycubic: Photon Mono 4 Ultra store page, specifications, box list and optionsChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
Questions to check before buying
Mars 5 Ultra standalone SPUS-EL-3D-M5U (US)
ELEGOO states that AI detection results vary with environment, models and resin; no camera, speed or print-quality result is measured here.
The 9K label and 18 μm pixel size are published specifications, not a measured surface-finish result.
Photon Mono 4 Ultra printer only PM4UBK0A+ACC-M (US store)
The 10K label, speed figures and self-check functions are manufacturer descriptions; no print-quality, speed or failure-detection result is measured here.
Hinged cover is listed with a dash in the specification table, so the cover type is not established.
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