Mars 4 MSLA 3D Printer vs Saturn 4 Ultra 16K
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Mars 4 MSLA 3D Printer and Saturn 4 Ultra 16K are two resin 3d printing in a similar class. Choose Mars 4 MSLA 3D Printer if price matters more; choose Saturn 4 Ultra 16K if work area matters more.
| Parameter |
Mars 4 MSLA 3D Printer
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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Saturn 4 Ultra 16K
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2024 |
| 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 | 32.74 × 32.92 × 54.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 5.2 kg | 14.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 153.36 × 77.76 mm | 218.88 × 122.88 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 175 mm | 220 mm |
| Power (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) | 70 mm/h | 150 mm/h |
| Tilt / peel system | fep_standard | tilt |
| 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 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 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 MSLA 3D Printer 220 € vs Saturn 4 Ultra 16K 399 € — Mars 4 MSLA 3D Printer wins (+81%)
Which one to choose
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