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Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra vs Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K S

What Mars 5 Ultra does better (5) and where Sonic Mini 8K S wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra
Elegoo · 2024Mars 5 Ultra
6.3Score
5 advantages≈ $270
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Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K S
Phrozen · 2023Sonic Mini 8K S
4.5Score
4 advantages≈ $370
6.8Print quality6.9
3.0Build volume3.1
7.6Ease of use2.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

Mars 5 UltraSonic Mini 8K S
260 × 451.5268290 × 430290
Mars 5 UltraSonic Mini 8K SDifference
Height451.5 mm430 mm+21.5 mm
Width260 mm290 mm−30 mm
Depth268 mm290 mm−22 mm
Weight8.8 kg10 kg−1.2 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Mars 5 Ultra better than Sonic Mini 8K S?

  1. Wi-FiYes · Sonic Mini 8K S: No
  2. XY resolution18 µm vs 22 µm+22%
  3. EthernetYes · Sonic Mini 8K S: No
  4. Weight8.8 kg vs 10 kg+14%
  5. Build depth (Y)78 mm vs 72 mm+8%

Why is Sonic Mini 8K S better than Mars 5 Ultra?

  1. LCD resolution class4K vs 8K2×
  2. Build height (Z)165 mm vs 170 mm+3%
  3. LCD size6.6″ vs 7.1″+8%
  4. Build width (X)153 mm vs 165 mm+8%
Specifications

Side by side

General
TechnologyMSLA (LCD resin)MSLA (LCD resin)
Delivered asFully assembledFully assembled
Build volume
Build width (X)153 mm165 mm
Build depth (Y)78 mm72 mm
Build height (Z)165 mm170 mm
Build volume2 L2 L
Speed
Resin print speed150 mm/h—
Print quality
Finest layer height0.01 mm—
Thickest layer height0.2 mm—
Enclosure
Enclosed build chamberYes—
Resin & LCD
LCD resolution class4K8K
LCD resolution (px)4098 × 2560—
LCD size6.6″7.1″
XY resolution18 µm22 µm
Connectivity & control
ConnectivityWi-Fi, USBUSB
Wi-FiYesNo
EthernetYesNo
USBYesYes
SD card—No
Bluetooth—No
Screen size4″—
TouchscreenYesYes
Features
Built-in cameraYes—
Size & power
Width260 mm290 mm
Depth268 mm290 mm
Height452 mm430 mm
Weight8.8 kg10 kg
Rated power72 W—
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