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Anycubic Photon P1 vs Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K

What Photon P1 does better (8) and where Saturn 4 Ultra 16K wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Anycubic Photon P1
Anycubic · 2026Photon P1
6.4Score
8 advantages≈ $460
vs
Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K
Elegoo · 2025Saturn 4 Ultra 16K
8.4Score
3 advantages≈ $470
Higher score
2.8Speed7.1
8.6Print quality9.3
5.9Material versatility5.9
6.5Build volume5.6
8.0Ease of use7.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

Photon P1Saturn 4 Ultra 16K
366 × 539338329 × 548327
Photon P1Saturn 4 Ultra 16KDifference
Height539 mm548 mm−9 mm
Width366 mm329 mm+37 mm
Depth338 mm327 mm+11 mm
Weight13.6 kg16.1 kg−2.5 kg

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

Why is Photon P1 better than Saturn 4 Ultra 16K?

  1. Build volume6.5 L vs 5.5 L+18%
  2. XY resolution16.8 µm vs 19 µm+13%
  3. Delivered asFully assembled vs Partially assembled
  4. Build height (Z)230 mm vs 220 mm+5%
  5. Weight13.6 kg vs 16.1 kg+18%
  6. Screen size4.5″ vs 4″+12%
  7. Build depth (Y)126 mm vs 118 mm+6%
  8. Build width (X)223 mm vs 212 mm+5%

Why is Saturn 4 Ultra 16K better than Photon P1?

  1. Resin print speed35 mm/h vs 150 mm/h4.3×
  2. Finest layer height0.02 mm vs 0.01 mm2×
  3. LCD resolution class14K vs 16K+14%
Specifications

Side by side

General
TechnologyMSLA (LCD resin)MSLA (LCD resin)
Delivered asFully assembledPartially assembled
Build volume
Build width (X)223 mm212 mm
Build depth (Y)126 mm118 mm
Build height (Z)230 mm220 mm
Build volume6.5 L5.5 L
Speed
Resin print speed35 mm/h150 mm/h
Print quality
Finest layer height0.02 mm0.01 mm
Thickest layer height0.15 mm0.2 mm
Automatic bed levellingYes—
Enclosure
Enclosed build chamberYesYes
Resin & LCD
LCD resolution class14K16K
LCD resolution (px)—15120 × 6230
LCD size10.1″10″
XY resolution16.8 µm19 µm
Resin / chamber heatingYes—
Connectivity & control
ConnectivityWi-Fi, Ethernet, USBWi-Fi, USB
Wi-FiYesYes
EthernetYesYes
USBYesYes
SD cardNoNo
BluetoothNoNo
App controlYes—
Screen size4.5″4″
TouchscreenYesYes
Features
Built-in cameraYesYes
Size & power
Width366 mm329 mm
Depth338 mm327 mm
Height539 mm548 mm
Weight13.6 kg16.1 kg
Rated power215 W—
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