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

Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing

In brief

Saturn 4 Ultra 16K leads on the available specs (starting with price); Photon Mono M7 Pro makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case.

Parameter
Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K Saturn 4 Ultra 16K Elegoo F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year 2024 2024
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) 499 € 399 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 31.5 × 31.5 × 52 cm 32.74 × 32.92 × 54.8 cm
Weight (kg) 12.8 kg 14.5 kg
Work area (mm) 223 × 126 mm 218.88 × 122.88 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 230 mm 220 mm
Power (W) 150 W 144 W
Voltage (V) 110 V 110 V
Maximum speed 170 mm/min 150 mm/min
Declared precision 16.8 μm 19 μm
Category specs
Build area XY (short side) (mm) 126 mm 122.88 mm
XY resolution (µm) 16.8 µm 19 µm
Light source Mono LCD Mono LCD
UV power (mW/cm²) 8.5 mW/cm²
Print speed (mm/h) 170 mm/h 150 mm/h
Tilt / peel system Film ACF Tilt
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No
Software notes The software ecosystem is based on the proprietary Anycubic Photon Workshop application, alongside full compatibility with major third-party slicers such as ChituBox and Lychee Slicer. Connectivity is comprehensive due to the integrated Wi-Fi module, which enables remote management via the Anycubic App mobile application for real-time monitoring, file transfer, and progress tracking. The firmware supports advanced algorithms for exposure compensation and dynamic lift speed control. Although cloud features expand the user experience, the machine remains fully operational offline via file transfer through the USB port. 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 M7 Pro 499 € vs Saturn 4 Ultra 16K 399 € — Saturn 4 Ultra 16K wins (+25%)

Which one to choose

Choose Saturn 4 Ultra 16K if…

you value price.

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