Elegoo Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer vs Phrozen Sonic Mighty 4K
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer leads on the available specs (starting with price); Sonic Mighty 4K makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case.
| Parameter |
Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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Sonic Mighty 4K
Phrozen
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2021 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 399 € | ~500–650 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 30.59 × 27.3 × 56.73 cm | 29.3 × 29.3 × 43.2 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 11 kg | 8 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 218.88 × 122.88 mm | 200 × 125 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 220 mm |
| Power (W) | 144 W | 72 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 24 V |
| Declared precision | — | 52 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Build area XY (short side) (mm) | 122.88 mm | 125 mm |
| XY resolution (µm) | 19 µm | 52 µm |
| Light source | Mono LCD | Mono LCD |
| Print speed (mm/h) | 70 mm/h | 80 mm/h |
| Tilt / peel system | Standard FEP | 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. | The device ensures broad compatibility with the main third-party slicing software programs available on the market, including widely used solutions such as ChiTuBox and Lychee Slicer. File management is primarily handled via offline transfer using the USB port located on the front of the chassis, or by utilizing the wired Ethernet network connection for remote monitoring within a local network. There are no restrictions or dependencies on proprietary cloud platforms, allowing users to work in complete autonomy and protect the intellectual property of their print files without requiring an active internet connection during the manufacturing process. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer 399 € vs Sonic Mighty 4K 575 € — Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer wins (+44%)
- Work area: Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer 218.88×122.88 mm vs Sonic Mighty 4K 200×125 mm — Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer wins (+8%)
Which one to choose
Choose Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer if…
you value price and work area.
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