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Elegoo Saturn 3 vs Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K

What Saturn 3 does better (7) and where Saturn 4 Ultra 16K wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Elegoo Saturn 3
Elegoo · 2023Saturn 3
7.1Score
7 advantages≈ $390
vs
Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K
Elegoo · 2025Saturn 4 Ultra 16K
8.4Score
4 advantages≈ $470
Higher score
5.0Speed7.1
9.4Print quality9.3
5.9Material versatility5.9
7.2Build volume5.6
3.7Ease of use7.6

Why is Saturn 3 better than Saturn 4 Ultra 16K?

  1. XY resolution4.8 µm vs 19 µm4×
  2. Build volume6.7 L vs 5.5 L+22%
  3. Delivered asFully assembled vs Partially assembled
  4. Build height (Z)250 mm vs 220 mm+14%
  5. Weight11 kg vs 16.1 kg+46%
  6. Build depth (Y)123 mm vs 118 mm+4%
  7. Build width (X)219 mm vs 212 mm+3%

Why is Saturn 4 Ultra 16K better than Saturn 3?

  1. Resin print speed70 mm/h vs 150 mm/h2.1×
  2. Built-in cameraNo · Saturn 3: Yes
  3. LCD resolution class12K vs 16K+33%
  4. Screen size3.5″ vs 4″+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Elegoo Saturn 3Elegoo Saturn 3≈ $3907.1
General
TechnologyMSLA (LCD resin)MSLA (LCD resin)
Delivered asFully assembledPartially assembled
Build volume
Build width (X)219 mm212 mm
Build depth (Y)123 mm118 mm
Build height (Z)250 mm220 mm
Build volume6.7 L5.5 L
Speed
Resin print speed70 mm/h150 mm/h
Print quality
Finest layer height0.01 mm0.01 mm
Thickest layer height0.15 mm0.2 mm
Enclosure
Enclosed build chamberYesYes
Air filter (carbon / HEPA)Yes—
Resin & LCD
LCD resolution class12K16K
LCD resolution (px)11520 × 512015120 × 6230
LCD size10″10″
XY resolution4.8 µm19 µm
Connectivity & control
ConnectivityUSBWi-Fi, USB
Wi-Fi—Yes
Ethernet—Yes
USBYesYes
SD card—No
Bluetooth—No
Screen size3.5″4″
TouchscreenYesYes
Features
Built-in cameraNoYes
Size & power
Width—329 mm
Depth—327 mm
Height—548 mm
Weight11 kg16.1 kg
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