Anycubic Photon Mono 4 vs Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Photon Mono 4 and Saturn 4 Ultra are two resin 3d printing in a similar class. Choose Photon Mono 4 if price matters more; choose Saturn 4 Ultra if work area matters more.
| Parameter |
Photon Mono 4
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
|
Saturn 4 Ultra
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~180–250 € | 399 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 32.7 × 32.9 × 54.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 14.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 153.4 × 87 mm | 218.88 × 122.88 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 165 mm | 220 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 150 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 24 V |
| Maximum speed | 1.17 mm/min | 150 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 17 μm | 19 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 | 150 mm/h |
| Tilt / peel system | Standard FEP | Tilt |
| 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 natively supports the proprietary ChituBox preparation software and is fully compatible with popular third-party slicers in the industry. File management and remote monitoring are handled via the desktop application connected to the local Wi-Fi network. Advanced functions of the integrated camera enable automatic time-lapse video generation and anomaly identification during the placement of initial layers. File transfer is not bound to mandatory proprietary remote servers, ensuring operational continuity offline via the USB port. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Photon Mono 4 215 € vs Saturn 4 Ultra 399 € — Photon Mono 4 wins (+86%)
- Work area: Photon Mono 4 153.4×87 mm vs Saturn 4 Ultra 218.88×122.88 mm — Saturn 4 Ultra wins (+102%)
Which one to choose
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