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Elegoo Saturn 3 vs Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K S

What Saturn 3 does better (7) and where Sonic Mini 8K S wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Elegoo Saturn 3
Elegoo · 2023Saturn 3
7.1Score
7 advantages≈ $390
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Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K S
Phrozen · 2023Sonic Mini 8K S
4.5Score
1 advantage≈ $370
9.4Print quality6.9
7.2Build volume3.1
3.7Ease of use2.9

Why is Saturn 3 better than Sonic Mini 8K S?

  1. Build volume6.7 L vs 2 L3.4×
  2. XY resolution4.8 µm vs 22 µm4.6×
  3. LCD resolution class12K vs 8K+50%
  4. Build height (Z)250 mm vs 170 mm+47%
  5. Build depth (Y)123 mm vs 72 mm+71%
  6. LCD size10″ vs 7.1″+41%
  7. Build width (X)219 mm vs 165 mm+33%

Why is Sonic Mini 8K S better than Saturn 3?

  1. Weight11 kg vs 10 kg+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Elegoo Saturn 3Elegoo Saturn 3≈ $3907.1
General
TechnologyMSLA (LCD resin)MSLA (LCD resin)
Delivered asFully assembledFully assembled
Build volume
Build width (X)219 mm165 mm
Build depth (Y)123 mm72 mm
Build height (Z)250 mm170 mm
Build volume6.7 L2 L
Speed
Resin print speed70 mm/h—
Print quality
Finest layer height0.01 mm—
Thickest layer height0.15 mm—
Enclosure
Enclosed build chamberYes—
Air filter (carbon / HEPA)Yes—
Resin & LCD
LCD resolution class12K8K
LCD resolution (px)11520 × 5120—
LCD size10″7.1″
XY resolution4.8 µm22 µm
Connectivity & control
ConnectivityUSBUSB
Wi-Fi—No
Ethernet—No
USBYesYes
SD card—No
Bluetooth—No
Screen size3.5″—
TouchscreenYesYes
Features
Built-in cameraNo—
Size & power
Width—290 mm
Depth—290 mm
Height—430 mm
Weight11 kg10 kg
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