Photon Mono 4 Ultra vs Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Photon Mono 4 Ultra and Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer are two resin 3d printing in a similar class. Choose Photon Mono 4 Ultra if price matters more; choose Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer if work area matters more.
| Parameter |
Photon Mono 4 Ultra
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 299 € | 399 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 25.1 × 25.1 × 38.3 cm | 30.59 × 27.3 × 56.73 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 4.1 kg | 11 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 153.36 × 87.03 mm | 218.88 × 122.88 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 165 mm | 250 mm |
| Power (W) | 66 W | 144 W |
| Voltage (V) | 240 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 105 mm/min | — |
| Declared precision | 17 μm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Build area XY (short side) (mm) | 87.03 mm | 122.88 mm |
| XY resolution (µm) | 17 µm | 19 µm |
| Light source | Mono LCD | Mono LCD |
| Print speed (mm/h) | 105 mm/h | 70 mm/h |
| Tilt / peel system | Standard FEP | Standard FEP |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The system supports standard file formats derived from the main slicing software on the market, offering full compatibility with Anycubic Photon Workshop. The native application provides advanced tools for optimal model orientation, automatic or manual generation of complex supports, and geometric resin compensation to prevent shrinkage issues. Although the printer includes network connectivity features for optional remote monitoring of the work cycle and file transfer via local network, all fundamental configuration and printing operations remain fully accessible offline via the integrated touch screen and USB input. | The device supports major third-party slicing software widely utilized in the industry, such as ChiTuBox and Voxeldance Tango, providing users with extensive flexibility during file preparation. Through these programs, exposure parameters, support generation, and lifting speeds can be granularly managed, optimizing the printing process based on the specific resins deployed. Processed files are transferred to the machine primarily via the USB interface located on the chassis side, ensuring standalone operation independent of a computer and removing the need for a constant network connection. The absence of a native Wi-Fi module or dedicated cloud integration excludes remote management or camera monitoring, focusing the user experience on a stable, local, and time-tested workflow. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Photon Mono 4 Ultra 153.36×87.03 mm vs Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer 218.88×122.88 mm — Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer wins (+102%)
- Price: Photon Mono 4 Ultra 299 € vs Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer 399 € — Photon Mono 4 Ultra wins (+33%)
Which one to choose
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