Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K vs Formlabs Form 4BL Medical Resin 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Saturn 4 Ultra 16K and Form 4BL Medical Resin 3D Printer are not direct competitors: different use classes (F2 vs F4), very different prices (~28.8×). Saturn 4 Ultra 16K costs less (~€399) and is the entry-level choice; Form 4BL Medical Resin 3D Printer offers more capability at a higher price (~€11499). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Saturn 4 Ultra 16K
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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Form 4BL Medical Resin 3D Printer
Formlabs
F4 · Semi-professional
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F4 — Semi-professional |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 399 € | 11499 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 32.74 × 32.92 × 54.8 cm | 66.4 × 52.8 × 79.4 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 14.5 kg | 58.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 218.88 × 122.88 mm | 353 × 196 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 220 mm | 350 mm |
| Power (W) | 144 W | 900 W |
| Voltage (V) | 110 V | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 150 mm/min | 80 |
| Declared precision | 19 μm | 46 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Build area XY (short side) (mm) | 122.88 mm | 196 mm |
| XY resolution (µm) | 19 µm | 46 µm |
| Light source | Mono LCD | Mono LCD |
| Print speed (mm/h) | 150 mm/h | 80 mm/h |
| Tilt / peel system | Tilt | 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. | Printer management is handled by the proprietary PreForm software, a well-proven tool that automatically optimizes model orientation, support generation, and build area layout. PreForm integrates natively with popular medical and dental CAD workflows, supporting standard formats such as STL and OBJ. The system offers advanced algorithms to calculate specific print parameters for each Formlabs resin. Connectivity is comprehensive, featuring options via USB, Ethernet, and local Wi-Fi. Although the Dashboard cloud platform is available for remote production monitoring and fleet management, the printer remains fully operational offline, ensuring the security of sensitive data within clinical environments. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Saturn 4 Ultra 16K 399 € vs Form 4BL Medical Resin 3D Printer 11499 € — Saturn 4 Ultra 16K wins (+2782%)
- Work area: Saturn 4 Ultra 16K 218.88×122.88 mm vs Form 4BL Medical Resin 3D Printer 353×196 mm — Form 4BL Medical Resin 3D Printer wins (+157%)
Which one to choose
Choose Form 4BL Medical Resin 3D Printer if…
you value work area.
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