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Elegoo Saturn vs Elegoo Saturn 3

What Saturn does better (1) and where Saturn 3 wins (8) — every spec side by side.

Elegoo Saturn
Elegoo · 2020Saturn
4.2Score
1 advantage≈ $250
vs
Elegoo Saturn 3
Elegoo · 2023Saturn 3
7.1Score
8 advantages≈ $390
Higher score
3.2Speed5.0
3.4Print quality9.4
5.9Material versatility5.9
4.6Build volume7.2
3.7Ease of use3.7

Why is Saturn better than Saturn 3?

  1. Weight10 kg vs 11 kg+10%

Why is Saturn 3 better than Saturn?

  1. LCD resolution class4K vs 12K3×
  2. XY resolution50 µm vs 4.8 µm10.4×
  3. Build volume4.6 L vs 6.7 L+46%
  4. Resin print speed40 mm/h vs 70 mm/h+75%
  5. Build height (Z)200 mm vs 250 mm+25%
  6. Build width (X)192 mm vs 219 mm+14%
  7. LCD size8.9″ vs 10″+12%
  8. Build depth (Y)120 mm vs 123 mm+2%
Specifications

Side by side

Elegoo SaturnElegoo Saturn≈ $2504.2
Elegoo Saturn 3Elegoo Saturn 3≈ $3907.1
General
TechnologyMSLA (LCD resin)MSLA (LCD resin)
Delivered asFully assembledFully assembled
Build volume
Build width (X)192 mm219 mm
Build depth (Y)120 mm123 mm
Build height (Z)200 mm250 mm
Build volume4.6 L6.7 L
Speed
Resin print speed40 mm/h70 mm/h
Print quality
Finest layer height0.01 mm0.01 mm
Thickest layer height0.15 mm0.15 mm
Enclosure
Enclosed build chamberYesYes
Air filter (carbon / HEPA)YesYes
Resin & LCD
LCD resolution class4K12K
LCD resolution (px)3840 × 240011520 × 5120
LCD size8.9″10″
XY resolution50 µm4.8 µm
Connectivity & control
ConnectivityUSBUSB
USBYesYes
Screen size3.5″3.5″
TouchscreenYesYes
Features
Built-in cameraNoNo
Size & power
Width280 mm—
Depth240 mm—
Height446 mm—
Weight10 kg11 kg
Rated power96 W—
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