Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K S vs Elegoo Saturn 4
The Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K S (2023, €349) and the Elegoo Saturn 4 (2024, €398) are two MSLA 3D printers many people compare before buying.
The Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K S is the more affordable of the two, with a gap of about 49 (~12%) versus the other.
On the technical side, the Elegoo Saturn 4 offers more build volume (219×123×220 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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| Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K S €349 | Elegoo Saturn 4 €398 | |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | ||
| Build volume | 165×72×180 mm | 219×123×220 mm 🏆 |
| Weight | 5 kg | 14.5 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 | fixed (factory) | automatic |
| Enclosed | Yes | 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 | 60 W 🏆 | — |
Verdict
- On price, Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K S is cheaper.
Frequently asked
- Which has better value: Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K S or Elegoo Saturn 4?
- See the full spec table for the best decision based on your use case.
- Which has the larger build volume?
- Elegoo Saturn 4 with 219×123×220 mm.