Elegoo Mars 4 MSLA 3D Printer vs Elegoo Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Mars 4 MSLA 3D Printer and Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer are two resin 3d printing in a similar class. Choose Mars 4 MSLA 3D Printer if price matters more; choose Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer if work area matters more.
| Parameter |
Mars 4 MSLA 3D Printer
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~180–260 € | 399 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 22.7 × 22.7 × 43.85 cm | 30.59 × 27.3 × 56.73 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 5.2 kg | 11 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 153.36 × 77.76 mm | 218.88 × 122.88 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 175 mm | 250 mm |
| Power (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) | 70 mm/h | 70 mm/h |
| Tilt / peel system | Standard FEP | Standard FEP |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The operation of the machine is primarily managed via third-party slicing software widely utilized within the resin 3D printing industry. The system natively supports file formats generated by programs such as ChiTuBox and Voxeldance Tango, offering the user the flexibility to choose their preferred interface for model preparation, support generation, and exposure parameter optimization. There is no native Wi-Fi connectivity or dedicated cloud management in this standard version; therefore, the transfer of print-ready files occurs traditionally via a USB port located on the machine body, ensuring a stable, independent, and completely offline workflow. | 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 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 MSLA 3D Printer 220 € vs Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer 399 € — Mars 4 MSLA 3D Printer wins (+81%)
Which one to choose
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