Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K vs Anycubic Photon P1

The Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K (2025, €524) and the Anycubic Photon P1 (2026, €549) are two MSLA 3D printers many people compare before buying.

On the technical side, only the Anycubic Photon P1 is enclosed (better for ABS and technical materials), and the Anycubic Photon P1 offers more build volume (223×126×230 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 4 Ultra 16K
€524
Anycubic
Photon P1
€549
Geometry
Build volume 212×118×220 mm 223×126×230 mm 🏆
Weight 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 automatic Intelligent Leveling System 3.0 (pressure sensor assisted)
Enclosed No Yes 🏆
Heated chamber No No
Multimaterial
AMS compatible No No
AMS type
AMS slots
Connectivity
WiFi Yes Yes
Ethernet
Camera Yes () Yes ()
Calibration
Vibration compensation
Flow calibration
Input shaping
Pressure advance
Software
Official slicer CHITUBOX Photon Workshop 4.0
OrcaSlicer
Noise
Noise
Power 144 W 🏆

Verdict

Frequently asked

Which has better value: Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K or Anycubic Photon P1?
See the full spec table for the best decision based on your use case.
Which has the larger build volume?
Anycubic Photon P1 with 223×126×230 mm.

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