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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| 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
- On price, Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra is cheaper.
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.