Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer vs Form 3+ SLA 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer and Form 3+ SLA 3D Printer are not direct competitors: very different prices (~9.4×). Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer costs less (~€399) and is the entry-level choice; Form 3+ SLA 3D Printer offers more capability at a higher price (~€3750). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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Form 3+ SLA 3D Printer
Formlabs
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 399 € | 3750 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 30.59 × 27.3 × 56.73 cm | 40.5 × 37.5 × 53 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 11 kg | 17.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 218.88 × 122.88 mm | 145 × 145 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 185 mm |
| Power (W) | 144 W | 220 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 240 V |
| Declared precision | — | 25 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Build area XY (short side) (mm) | 122.88 mm | 145 mm |
| XY resolution (µm) | 19 µm | 25 µm |
| Light source | Mono LCD | Laser |
| Print speed (mm/h) | 70 mm/h | — |
| Tilt / peel system | Standard FEP | — |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | 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. | Print process management is handled by PreForm, a highly optimized proprietary software that automates model orientation, support generation, and slicing using advanced algorithms. PreForm offers an intuitive interface and diagnostic tools that minimize print failures. Although it is not possible to use third-party open-source slicers due to the closed nature of the ecosystem, the native integration ensures perfect calibration with original materials. The software includes network file transmission capabilities and is tightly connected to the Dashboard cloud platform, which enables remote monitoring of printers and resin consumption, without being strictly mandatory for the machine's core offline operation. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer 399 € vs Form 3+ SLA 3D Printer 3750 € — Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer wins (+840%)
- Work area: Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer 218.88×122.88 mm vs Form 3+ SLA 3D Printer 145×145 mm — Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer wins (+28%)
Which one to choose
Choose Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer if…
you value price and work area.
Choose Form 3+ SLA 3D Printer if…
it shows no measurable advantage over Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer on the available specs: consider it on price or availability.
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