Anycubic Photon P1 Max vs Elegoo Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Photon P1 Max leads on the available specs (starting with work area); Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case.
| Parameter |
Photon P1 Max
Anycubic
F3 · Advanced
|
Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | — | 399 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 30.59 × 27.3 × 56.73 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 11 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 285.5 × 214 mm | 218.88 × 122.88 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 300 mm | 250 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 144 W |
| Declared precision | 24.8 μm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Build area XY (short side) (mm) | 214 mm | 122.88 mm |
| XY resolution (µm) | 24.8 µm | 19 µm |
| Light source | Mono LCD | Mono LCD |
| Print speed (mm/h) | — | 70 mm/h |
| Tilt / peel system | — | Standard FEP |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The system supports file formats generated by the most popular third-party print preparation software, such as ChiTuBox and LycheeSlicer, ensuring operational flexibility and a consolidated workflow. The manufacturer also provides Anycubic Photon Workshop, the proprietary application optimized to fine-tune exposure parameters, manage advanced supports, and fully exploit the screen's pixel density without slowing down layer calculation. | 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
- Work area: Photon P1 Max 285.5×214 mm vs Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer 218.88×122.88 mm — Photon P1 Max wins (+127%)
Which one to choose
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