Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Max vs Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K

Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing

In brief

Photon Mono M7 Max and Saturn 4 Ultra 16K are two resin 3d printing in a similar class. Choose Photon Mono M7 Max if work area matters more; choose Saturn 4 Ultra 16K if price matters more.

Parameter
Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K Saturn 4 Ultra 16K Elegoo F2 · Intermediate
Awards
Identity
Launch year 2024 2024
Use tier F3 — Advanced F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) 649 € 399 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 38.6 × 40.5 × 61.2 cm 32.74 × 32.92 × 54.8 cm
Weight (kg) 23.3 kg 14.5 kg
Work area (mm) 298 × 164 mm 218.88 × 122.88 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 300 mm 220 mm
Power (W) 220 W 144 W
Voltage (V) 110 V 110 V
Maximum speed 130 mm/s 150 mm/min
Declared precision 46 μm 19 μm
Category specs
Build area XY (short side) (mm) 164 mm 122.88 mm
XY resolution (µm) 46 µm 19 µm
Light source Mono LCD Mono LCD
Print speed (mm/h) 130 mm/h 150 mm/h
Tilt / peel system Film ACF Tilt
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No
Software notes Workflow control is managed by Anycubic Photon Workshop, a proprietary software optimized for advanced exposure parameters and support management. The machine also ensures complete operational flexibility through compatibility with leading third-party slicing programs, such as ChiTuBox and Lychee Slicer. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi modules and USB ports for flexible file transfer, supporting remote project uploads via the dedicated mobile application for constant progress monitoring. 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.

MakerSpecs Awards

Photon Mono M7 Max

Best price Advanced

The lowest list price among advanced Resin 3D printing machines: €649. The second cheapest starts at €899. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)

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Saturn 4 Ultra 16K

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The differences that matter

  • Price: Photon Mono M7 Max 649 € vs Saturn 4 Ultra 16K 399 € — Saturn 4 Ultra 16K wins (+63%)
  • Work area: Photon Mono M7 Max 298×164 mm vs Saturn 4 Ultra 16K 218.88×122.88 mm — Photon Mono M7 Max wins (+82%)

Which one to choose

Choose Photon Mono M7 Max if…

you value work area.

See the Photon Mono M7 Max sheet →

Choose Saturn 4 Ultra 16K if…

you value price.

See the Saturn 4 Ultra 16K sheet →

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