Anycubic Photon P1 Max vs Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K
Two of the resin 3d printers (msla) in our best resin 3d printers: elegoo saturn & jupiter vs anycubic photon vs creality halot comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Best for: The largest resin volume here at 18.3 L
Check price at AmazonBest for: 16K detail with tank heating and tilt release
Check price at AmazonSpec-by-spec comparison
Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Anycubic Photon P1 Max | Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| XY pixel size (larger axis)Smaller pixels mean finer detail. Many screens have rectangular pixels (e.g. 16.8 × 24.8 µm); we score the larger figure. | 24.8 µm | 19 µm | 30% |
| Build volumeWidth × depth × height from the spec table, in liters. | 18.33 L | 5.51 L | 30% |
| Max print speedMaker's top Z-speed, usually with its fast resin. Anycubic's Photon P1 series quotes speed at 0.05 mm layers only, so it scores at the lowest published speed in the category. | Not listed | 150 mm/h | 20% |
| Heated resin vatYes when the maker lists resin or vat heating. Cold resin is a common cause of failed prints in garages and winter rooms. | Yes | Yes | 20% |
| Screen | 14-inch 12K mono LCD | 10-inch 16K mono LCD, 15120 × 6230 | info |
| XY resolution | 24.8 × 24.8 µm | 14 × 19 µm | info |
| Build volume | 285.5 × 214 × 300 mm | 211.68 × 118.37 × 220 mm | info |
| Speed | 15–25 mm/h at 0.05 mm layers | Not listed | info |
| Heating | Dynamic temperature-control vat | Smart tank heating to 30 °C | info |
| Resin vat | 1.9 L | Not listed | info |
| Weight | 23.1 kg | Not listed | info |
| Max speed | Not listed | 150 mm/h | info |
| Release | Not listed | Tilt release | info |
| Camera | Not listed | Live camera with light | info |
| LayerPick score | 7.3/10 | 6.9/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Anycubic Photon P1 Max
Better published figure on: Build volume.
What we like
- Largest volume
- Heated vat
Watch out for
- 23 kg
- Speed only quoted at 0.05 mm layers
Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K
Better published figure on: XY pixel size (larger axis).
What we like
- Finest pixels with a heated tank
- Camera
Watch out for
- Slightly smaller volume than the 12K Saturn 4
Verdict
On published specs, the Anycubic Photon P1 Max scores higher (7.3 vs 6.9). Specs don't capture sound character or feel, so weigh the pros and cons above too.
- Choose the Anycubic Photon P1 Max if this sounds like you: the largest resin volume here at 18.3 L.
- Choose the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K if this sounds like you: 16K detail with tank heating and tilt release.
- Anycubic Photon P1 Max: Anycubic: Photon P1 Max
- Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K: Elegoo: Saturn 4 Ultra 16K