Elegoo Saturn 2 vs Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K S
The Elegoo Saturn 2 (2022, €345) and the Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K S (2023, €349) are two MSLA 3D printers many people compare before buying.
On the technical side, only the Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K S is enclosed (better for ABS and technical materials), and the Elegoo Saturn 2 offers more build volume (219×123×250 mm).
Below is the full spec table with the best value of each feature highlighted, plus a verdict by use case.
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| Elegoo Saturn 2 €345 | Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K S €349 | |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | ||
| Build volume | 219×123×250 mm 🏆 | 165×72×180 mm |
| Weight | 11 kg | 5 kg |
| Speed | ||
| Max speed | — | — |
| Max acceleration | — | — |
| Hot-end | ||
| Max nozzle temp | — | — |
| Nozzle material | — | — |
| Drive type | — | — |
| Flow rate | — | — |
| Bed | ||
| Max bed temp | — | — |
| Bed material | — | — |
| Auto-leveling | manual | fixed (factory) |
| Enclosed | No | Yes 🏆 |
| Heated chamber | No | No |
| Multimaterial | ||
| AMS compatible | No | No |
| AMS type | — | — |
| AMS slots | — | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | No | No |
| Ethernet | — | No |
| Camera | — | — |
| Calibration | ||
| Vibration compensation | — | No |
| Flow calibration | — | No |
| Input shaping | — | No |
| Pressure advance | — | No |
| Software | ||
| Official slicer | Chitubox | Chitubox |
| OrcaSlicer | — | No |
| Noise | ||
| Noise | — | — |
| Power | 96 W | 60 W 🏆 |
Verdict
- On price, Elegoo Saturn 2 is cheaper.
Frequently asked
- Which has better value: Elegoo Saturn 2 or Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K S?
- See the full spec table for the best decision based on your use case.
- Which has the larger build volume?
- Elegoo Saturn 2 with 219×123×250 mm.