Photon Mono 4 vs Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Photon Mono 4 and Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer are two resin 3d printing in a similar class. Choose Photon Mono 4 if price matters more; choose Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer if work area matters more.
| Parameter |
Photon Mono 4
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~180–250 € | 399 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 30.59 × 27.3 × 56.73 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 11 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 153.4 × 87 mm | 218.88 × 122.88 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 165 mm | 250 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 144 W |
| Maximum speed | 1.17 mm/min | — |
| Declared precision | 17 μm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Build area XY (short side) (mm) | 87 mm | 122.88 mm |
| XY resolution (µm) | 17 µm | 19 µm |
| Light source | Mono LCD | Mono LCD |
| Print speed (mm/h) | 70.2 mm/h | 70 mm/h |
| Tilt / peel system | Standard FEP | Standard FEP |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The device is fully compatible with the main third-party slicing software options on the market, including widely popular solutions such as Chitubox and Lychee Slicer, alongside the proprietary Anycubic Photon Workshop application. This flexibility allows users to manage advanced exposure parameters, supports, and tolerance compensation without proprietary constraints. File preparation occurs primarily via offline transfer using a USB port, ensuring a stable workflow independent of active network connections. Managing print profiles for various commercial resins is highly intuitive, facilitating the optimization of layer-by-layer curing times for both standard materials and advanced formulations. | 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
- Price: Photon Mono 4 215 € vs Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer 399 € — Photon Mono 4 wins (+86%)
- Work area: Photon Mono 4 153.4×87 mm vs Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer 218.88×122.88 mm — Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer wins (+102%)
Which one to choose
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