Elegoo Mars 4 Ultra MSLA 3D Printer vs Elegoo Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer

Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing

In brief

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

Parameter
Identity
Launch year 2023 2023
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) 329 € 399 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 22.7 × 22.7 × 44.35 cm 30.59 × 27.3 × 56.73 cm
Weight (kg) 7.1 kg 11 kg
Work area (mm) 153.36 × 77.76 mm 218.88 × 122.88 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 165 mm 250 mm
Power (W) 72 W 144 W
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 70 mm/h
Tilt / peel system Film ACF Standard FEP
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 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: Mars 4 Ultra MSLA 3D Printer 153.36×77.76 mm vs Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer 218.88×122.88 mm — Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer wins (+126%)
  • Price: Mars 4 Ultra MSLA 3D Printer 329 € vs Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer 399 € — Mars 4 Ultra MSLA 3D Printer wins (+21%)

Which one to choose

Choose Mars 4 Ultra MSLA 3D Printer if…

you value price.

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Choose Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer if…

you value work area.

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