Saturn 4 Ultra vs Sonic Mini 8K S
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Saturn 4 Ultra and Sonic Mini 8K S are two resin 3d printing in a similar class. Choose Saturn 4 Ultra if work area matters more; choose Sonic Mini 8K S if price matters more.
| Parameter |
Saturn 4 Ultra
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
|
Sonic Mini 8K S
Phrozen
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 399 € | ~299–350 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 32.7 × 32.9 × 54.8 cm | 29 × 29 × 43 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 14.5 kg | 10 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 218.88 × 122.88 mm | 165 × 72 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 220 mm | 170 mm |
| Power (W) | 150 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 24 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 150 mm/s | — |
| Declared precision | 19 μm | 22 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Build area XY (short side) (mm) | 122.88 mm | 72 mm |
| XY resolution (µm) | 19 µm | 22 µm |
| Light source | mono_lcd | mono_lcd |
| Print speed (mm/h) | 150 mm/h | 80 mm/h |
| Tilt / peel system | tilt | fep_standard |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The device natively supports the proprietary ChituBox preparation software and is fully compatible with popular third-party slicers in the industry. File management and remote monitoring are handled via the desktop application connected to the local Wi-Fi network. Advanced functions of the integrated camera enable automatic time-lapse video generation and anomaly identification during the placement of initial layers. File transfer is not bound to mandatory proprietary remote servers, ensuring operational continuity offline via the USB port. | The machine offers broad compatibility with leading third-party slicing software options, notably popular solutions like Chitubox, Lychee Slicer, and Voxeldance Tango. This software flexibility prevents users from being locked into a restrictive, closed proprietary ecosystem, allowing them to utilize advanced support generation and model orientation algorithms. File transfer is handled entirely offline via a standard USB port, a design choice that prioritizes connection stability during data transmission but lacks native Wi-Fi connectivity or cloud-based management features. Material profiles are easily accessible and customizable, significantly streamlining the fine-tuning of exposure times for a wide variety of commercial 405nm photopolymer resins available on the market. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Saturn 4 Ultra 218.88×122.88 mm vs Sonic Mini 8K S 165×72 mm — Saturn 4 Ultra wins (+126%)
- Price: Saturn 4 Ultra 399 € vs Sonic Mini 8K S 324.5 € — Sonic Mini 8K S wins (+23%)
Which one to choose
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