Mars 4 Ultra MSLA 3D Printer vs Saturn 3 Ultra

Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing

In brief

Mars 4 Ultra MSLA 3D Printer and Saturn 3 Ultra are two resin 3d printing in a similar class. Choose Mars 4 Ultra MSLA 3D Printer if price matters more; choose Saturn 3 Ultra if work area matters more.

Parameter
Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra Saturn 3 Ultra Elegoo F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year 2023 2023
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) 329 € 549 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 22.7 × 22.7 × 44.35 cm 31.24 × 31.24 × 52.74 cm
Weight (kg) 7.1 kg 12 kg
Work area (mm) 153.36 × 77.76 mm 218.88 × 122.88 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 165 mm 260 mm
Power (W) 72 W 150 W
Maximum speed 2.5 mm/min
Declared precision 19 µm
Category specs
Build area XY (short side) (mm) 77.76 mm 122.88 mm
XY resolution (µm) 18 µm 19 µm
Light source mono_lcd mono_lcd
Print speed (mm/h) 150 mm/h 150 mm/h
Tilt / peel system acf_film acf_film
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No
Software notes The system utilizes an open software ecosystem, ensuring compatibility with the main slicing programs on the market, including ChituBox and Voxeldance Tango. The machine integrates built-in Wi-Fi connectivity for the remote transfer of print files via the official application or compatible software, eliminating the need to use physical USB drives for every operation. The internal firmware is based on an optimized version of Linux, which improves the responsiveness of the user interface on the built-in touch screen display and optimizes the handling of complex data originating from 9K files. Exposure parameters and resin profiles can be managed directly from the chosen software, offering precise control over curing times and axis movement speeds. 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

  • Work area: Mars 4 Ultra MSLA 3D Printer 153.36×77.76 mm vs Saturn 3 Ultra 218.88×122.88 mm — Saturn 3 Ultra wins (+126%)
  • Price: Mars 4 Ultra MSLA 3D Printer 329 € vs Saturn 3 Ultra 549 € — Mars 4 Ultra MSLA 3D Printer wins (+67%)

Which one to choose

Choose Mars 4 Ultra MSLA 3D Printer if…

you value price.

See the Mars 4 Ultra MSLA 3D Printer sheet →

Choose Saturn 3 Ultra if…

you value work area.

See the Saturn 3 Ultra sheet →

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