Anycubic Photon Mono 4 vs Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Photon Mono 4 and Saturn 4 Ultra 16K are two resin 3d printing in a similar class. Choose Photon Mono 4 if price matters more; choose Saturn 4 Ultra 16K if work area matters more.
| Parameter |
Photon Mono 4
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
|
Saturn 4 Ultra 16K
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) | — | 32.74 × 32.92 × 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) | — | 144 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 110 V |
| Maximum speed | 1.17 mm/min | 150 mm/min |
| 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 system natively supports ChituBox proprietary slicing software, widely adopted in the resin printing industry, ensuring smooth management of supports and exposure parameters. The machine integrates Wi-Fi connection modules that enable remote management and workflow monitoring. Compatibility with open formats ensures operational flexibility with leading third-party programs, allowing users to optimize printing profiles based on the specific resins used, whether standard or engineering-grade. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Photon Mono 4 215 € vs Saturn 4 Ultra 16K 399 € — Photon Mono 4 wins (+86%)
- Work area: Photon Mono 4 153.4×87 mm vs Saturn 4 Ultra 16K 218.88×122.88 mm — Saturn 4 Ultra 16K wins (+102%)
Which one to choose
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