Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra vs Formlabs Form 4BL Medical Resin 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Saturn 3 Ultra and Form 4BL Medical Resin 3D Printer are not direct competitors: different use classes (F2 vs F4), very different prices (~20.9×). Saturn 3 Ultra costs less (~€549) and is the entry-level choice; Form 4BL Medical Resin 3D Printer offers more capability at a higher price (~€11499). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Saturn 3 Ultra
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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Form 4BL Medical Resin 3D Printer
Formlabs
F4 · Semi-professional
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F4 — Semi-professional |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 549 € | 11499 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 31.24 × 31.24 × 52.74 cm | 66.4 × 52.8 × 79.4 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 12 kg | 58.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 218.88 × 122.88 mm | 353 × 196 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 350 mm |
| Power (W) | 150 W | 900 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 2.5 mm/min | 80 |
| Declared precision | 19 µm | 46 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Build area XY (short side) (mm) | 122.88 mm | 196 mm |
| XY resolution (µm) | 19 µm | 46 µm |
| Light source | Mono LCD | Mono LCD |
| Print speed (mm/h) | 150 mm/h | 80 mm/h |
| Tilt / peel system | Film ACF | Tilt |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | 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. | Printer management is handled by the proprietary PreForm software, a well-proven tool that automatically optimizes model orientation, support generation, and build area layout. PreForm integrates natively with popular medical and dental CAD workflows, supporting standard formats such as STL and OBJ. The system offers advanced algorithms to calculate specific print parameters for each Formlabs resin. Connectivity is comprehensive, featuring options via USB, Ethernet, and local Wi-Fi. Although the Dashboard cloud platform is available for remote production monitoring and fleet management, the printer remains fully operational offline, ensuring the security of sensitive data within clinical environments. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Saturn 3 Ultra 549 € vs Form 4BL Medical Resin 3D Printer 11499 € — Saturn 3 Ultra wins (+1995%)
- Work area: Saturn 3 Ultra 218.88×122.88 mm vs Form 4BL Medical Resin 3D Printer 353×196 mm — Form 4BL Medical Resin 3D Printer wins (+157%)
Which one to choose
Choose Form 4BL Medical Resin 3D Printer if…
you value work area.
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