Anycubic Photon P1 Max vs Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Two resin printers with a monochrome LCD screen, for buyers choosing between build volume and budget. The deciding difference is the build area: 285.5 × 214 mm for the Anycubic Photon P1 Max against 218.88 × 122.88 mm for the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K, which costs €399 against roughly €450–1000 for the Anycubic.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~450–1000 € | 399 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 32.74 × 32.92 × 54.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 14.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 285.5 × 214 mm | 218.88 × 122.88 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 300 mm | 220 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 144 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 110 V |
| Maximum speed | — | 150 mm/min |
| Declared precision | 24.8 μm | 19 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) | — | 150 mm/h |
| Tilt / peel system | — | Tilt |
| 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 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
- Build area: 285.5 × 214 mm against 218.88 × 122.88 mm → larger parts, or more parts on the same plate, fit on the Anycubic.
- Z height: 300 mm against 220 mm → the Anycubic prints taller parts without splitting them.
- XY resolution: 24.8 µm against 19 µm → fine details such as miniatures come out sharper on the Elegoo.
- Price: roughly €450–1000 against €399 → the Elegoo costs less with the same screen technology, the Anycubic asks more for the volume.
Which one to choose
Choose Photon P1 Max if…
Choose the Anycubic Photon P1 Max if you print large parts or many parts per run: the 285.5 × 214 mm area and 300 mm of Z height allow it. You accept a 24.8 µm XY resolution, coarser than the Elegoo's 19 µm, and a price running from about €450 to about €1000.
Choose Saturn 4 Ultra 16K if…
Choose the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K if you print miniatures or detailed parts that fit in 218.88 × 122.88 × 220 mm and want 19 µm XY resolution with the tilt system, at €399. You accept a much smaller build area; Wi-Fi lets you follow prints remotely.
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