Creality HALOT-MAGE 8K vs Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Two resin printers at the same level: the HALOT-MAGE 8K costs €130 less, the Saturn 3 Ultra declares finer pixels and prints taller. The choice is between saving money and fineness.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 419 € | 549 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 33.3 × 27 × 60.8 cm | 31.24 × 31.24 × 52.74 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 12 kg | 12 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 228 × 128 mm | 218.88 × 122.88 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 230 mm | 260 mm |
| Power (W) | 100 W | 150 W |
| Voltage (V) | 24 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 40 mm/s | 2.5 mm/min |
| Declared precision | 29.7 μm | 19 µm |
| Category specs | ||
| Build area XY (short side) (mm) | 128 mm | 122.88 mm |
| XY resolution (µm) | 29.7 µm | 19 µm |
| Light source | Mono LCD | Mono LCD |
| Print speed (mm/h) | 40 mm/h | 150 mm/h |
| Tilt / peel system | Standard FEP | Film ACF |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The system supports the proprietary HALOT BOX ecosystem, developed to optimize digital model transition and support generation. The electronic architecture is fully compatible with widely distributed third-party formats and programs such as CHITUBOX and Lychee Slicer, ensuring workflow flexibility. Connectivity features file transfer via an integrated USB port and remote management through wireless networks, relying on the mobile application for progress monitoring without binding the user to exclusive cloud infrastructure dependencies. | The device offers flexible connectivity manageable via integrated wireless network or standard USB port, facilitating the transfer of print files without physical proximity constraints. It natively supports the main formats generated by the most popular slicing software in the resin 3D printing landscape, such as CHITUBOX and Voxeldance Tango, ensuring full compatibility and flexibility in the digital workflow. The proprietary firmware ensures smooth management of settings directly from the touch screen interface integrated on the machine. Since no mandatory dependencies on closed cloud platforms are found, the user maintains total control over their files and local print preparation, guaranteeing maximum data privacy and operational continuity even without an internet connection. |
The differences that matter
- Price → €419 against €549: the HALOT-MAGE 8K costs €130 less.
- XY resolution → 29.7 µm against 19 µm: small details come out finer on the Saturn.
- Speed → 40 mm/h against 150 mm/h, as declared: for 50 mm of height, about an hour and a quarter against 20 minutes.
- Z height → 230 mm against 260 mm.
Which one to choose
Choose HALOT-MAGE 8K if…
you want to spend €419 and the 228 × 128 mm plate is enough. The trade-off is a declared XY resolution of 29.7 µm against 19 µm, a 230 mm height instead of 260 mm and a declared speed of 40 mm/h.
Choose Saturn 3 Ultra if…
you print parts up to 260 mm tall or small-detail work where the declared 19 µm counts; a 50 mm tall part takes about 20 minutes at a declared 150 mm/h, against about an hour and a quarter at 40 mm/h. It costs €130 more (€549 against €419).
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