Saturn 4 Ultra 16K vs Form 3+ SLA 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Saturn 4 Ultra 16K and Form 3+ SLA 3D Printer are not direct competitors: very different prices (~9.4×). Saturn 4 Ultra 16K 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 4 Ultra 16K
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
|
Form 3+ SLA 3D Printer
Formlabs
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 399 € | 3750 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 32.74 × 32.92 × 54.8 cm | 40.5 × 37.5 × 53 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 14.5 kg | 17.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 218.88 × 122.88 mm | 145 × 145 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 220 mm | 185 mm |
| Power (W) | 144 W | 220 W |
| Voltage (V) | 110 V | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 150 mm/min | — |
| Declared precision | 19 μm | 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) | 150 mm/h | — |
| Tilt / peel system | Tilt | — |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The system natively supports ChituBox proprietary slicing software, widely adopted in the resin printing industry, ensuring smooth management of supports and exposure parameters. The machine integrates Wi-Fi connection modules that enable remote management and workflow monitoring. Compatibility with open formats ensures operational flexibility with leading third-party programs, allowing users to optimize printing profiles based on the specific resins used, whether standard or engineering-grade. | 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 4 Ultra 16K 399 € vs Form 3+ SLA 3D Printer 3750 € — Saturn 4 Ultra 16K wins (+840%)
- Work area: Saturn 4 Ultra 16K 218.88×122.88 mm vs Form 3+ SLA 3D Printer 145×145 mm — Saturn 4 Ultra 16K wins (+28%)
Which one to choose
Choose Form 3+ SLA 3D Printer if…
it shows no measurable advantage over Saturn 4 Ultra 16K on the available specs: consider it on price or availability.
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