Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra vs Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K

The Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra (2023, €412) and the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K (2025, €524) are two MSLA 3D printers many people compare before buying.

The Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra is the more affordable of the two, with a gap of about 112.32000000000005 (~21%) versus the other.

On the technical side, only the Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra is enclosed (better for ABS and technical materials), and the Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra offers more build volume (219×123×260 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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Specifications
Elegoo
Saturn 3 Ultra
€412
Elegoo
Saturn 4 Ultra 16K
€524
Geometry
Build volume 219×123×260 mm 🏆 212×118×220 mm
Weight 16.2 kg 16.1 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 4-point manual automatic
Enclosed Yes 🏆 No
Heated chamber No No
Multimaterial
AMS compatible No No
AMS type
AMS slots
Connectivity
WiFi Yes Yes
Ethernet
Camera Yes ()
Calibration
Vibration compensation
Flow calibration
Input shaping
Pressure advance
Software
Official slicer Voxeldance Tango CHITUBOX
OrcaSlicer
Noise
Noise
Power 144 W 🏆

Verdict

Frequently asked

Which has better value: Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra or Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K?
See the full spec table for the best decision based on your use case.
Which has the larger build volume?
Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra with 219×123×260 mm.

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