How we scoreBlogAdvertise
html›body›main#compare286 models · updated Oct 23, 2026
  1. scrc.us.com
  2. Compare
  3. Neptune 4 vs Saturn 3

Elegoo Neptune 4 vs Elegoo Saturn 3

What Neptune 4 does better (6) and where Saturn 3 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Elegoo Neptune 4
Elegoo · 2023Neptune 4
7.5Score
6 advantages≈ $200
Higher score
vs
Elegoo Saturn 3
Elegoo · 2023Saturn 3
7.1Score
2 advantages≈ $390
8.3Speed5.0
7.0Print quality9.4
7.0Material versatility5.9
5.2Build volume7.2
4.2Ease of use3.7

Why is Neptune 4 better than Saturn 3?

  1. Build volume13.4 L vs 6.7 L2×
  2. Build depth (Y)225 mm vs 123 mm+83%
  3. Build height (Z)265 mm vs 250 mm+6%
  4. Weight8.3 kg vs 11 kg+33%
  5. Screen size4.3″ vs 3.5″+23%
  6. Build width (X)225 mm vs 219 mm+3%

Why is Saturn 3 better than Neptune 4?

  1. Finest layer height0.05 mm vs 0.01 mm5×
  2. Delivered asPartially assembled vs Fully assembled
Specifications

Side by side

Elegoo Neptune 4Elegoo Neptune 4≈ $2007.5
Elegoo Saturn 3Elegoo Saturn 3≈ $3907.1
General
TechnologyFDM / FFF (filament)MSLA (LCD resin)
Motion systemBed-slinger (i3-style)—
Delivered asPartially assembledFully assembled
All-metal frameYes—
Klipper firmwareYes—
Build volume
Build width (X)225 mm219 mm
Build depth (Y)225 mm123 mm
Build height (Z)265 mm250 mm
Build volume13.4 L6.7 L
Speed
Max print speed500 mm/s—
Resin print speed—70 mm/h
Print quality
Finest layer height0.05 mm0.01 mm
Thickest layer height0.3 mm0.15 mm
Vibration compensation (input shaping)Yes—
Automatic bed levellingYes—
Extruder & hotend
Max nozzle temperature300 °C—
Direct-drive extruderYes—
Default nozzle0.4 mm—
Nozzle materialbrass—
Swappable nozzle / hotendYes—
Toolheads1—
Nozzles1—
Filament diameter1.75 mm—
Supported materialsABS, PETG, PLA, TPU—
Number of supported materials4—
Engineering materials (PA, PC, CF)No—
Print bed
Heated bedYes—
Max bed temperature110 °C—
Enclosure
Enclosed build chamber—Yes
Air filter (carbon / HEPA)—Yes
Resin & LCD
LCD resolution class—12K
LCD resolution (px)—11520 × 5120
LCD size—10″
XY resolution—4.8 µm
Connectivity & control
ConnectivityUSB, SD cardUSB
Wi-FiYes—
EthernetNo—
USBYesYes
SD cardYes—
BluetoothNo—
Screen size4.3″3.5″
TouchscreenYesYes
Features
Built-in cameraNoNo
Filament runout sensorYes—
Power-loss recoveryYes—
Silent stepper driversYes—
Size & power
Width475 mm—
Depth445 mm—
Height515 mm—
Weight8.3 kg11 kg
To compare: 0up to 4 models
Compare