Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer vs Form 3B+
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer and Form 3B+ are not direct competitors: very different prices (~12.2×). Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer costs less (~€399) and is the entry-level choice; Form 3B+ offers more capability at a higher price (~€4849). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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Form 3B+
Formlabs
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 399 € | 4849 € |
| 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. | Printer control is managed by PreForm, Formlabs' proprietary print preparation software. This application automatically optimizes model orientation, support generation, and layout arrangement, integrating specific algorithms to maximize the yield of medical resins. The system supports standard file formats such as STL and OBJ. Through the Dashboard cloud platform, users can monitor print status, track material consumption, and manage job queues remotely for entire fleets of machines. Although network connectivity (Wi-Fi and Ethernet) facilitates advanced management, the printer retains the ability to operate in local mode via data transfer via USB. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer 399 € vs Form 3B+ 4849 € — Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer wins (+1115%)
- Work area: Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer 218.88×122.88 mm vs Form 3B+ 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 3B+ 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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