Mars 4 Ultra MSLA 3D Printer vs Saturn 4 Ultra 16K

Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing

In brief

Mars 4 Ultra MSLA 3D Printer and Saturn 4 Ultra 16K are two resin 3d printing in a similar class. Choose Mars 4 Ultra MSLA 3D Printer if price matters more; choose Saturn 4 Ultra 16K if work area matters more.

Parameter
Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K Saturn 4 Ultra 16K Elegoo F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year 2023 2024
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) 329 € 399 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 22.7 × 22.7 × 44.35 cm 32.74 × 32.92 × 54.8 cm
Weight (kg) 7.1 kg 14.5 kg
Work area (mm) 153.36 × 77.76 mm 218.88 × 122.88 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 165 mm 220 mm
Power (W) 72 W 144 W
Voltage (V) 110 V
Maximum speed 150 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 tilt
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 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

  • Work area: Mars 4 Ultra MSLA 3D Printer 153.36×77.76 mm vs Saturn 4 Ultra 16K 218.88×122.88 mm — Saturn 4 Ultra 16K wins (+126%)
  • Price: Mars 4 Ultra MSLA 3D Printer 329 € vs Saturn 4 Ultra 16K 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 4 Ultra 16K if…

you value work area.

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