Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K vs Creality Halot-X1
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: 16K detail with tank heating and tilt release
Check price at AmazonBest for: 16K with 92-zone exposure and 170 mm/h
Check price at AmazonSpec-by-spec comparison
Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K | Creality Halot-X1 | 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. | 19 µm | 19 µm | 30% |
| Build volumeWidth × depth × height from the spec table, in liters. | 5.51 L | 5.01 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 gets the category median. | 150 mm/h | 170 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 | No | 20% |
| Screen | 10-inch 16K mono LCD, 15120 × 6230 | 10.1-inch 16K mono LCD, 15120 × 6230 | info |
| XY resolution | 14 × 19 µm | Not listed | info |
| Build volume | 211.68 × 118.37 × 220 mm | 211.68 × 118.37 × 200 mm | info |
| Max speed | 150 mm/h | 170 mm/h | info |
| Heating | Smart tank heating to 30 °C | Not listed | info |
| Release | Tilt release | Not listed | info |
| Camera | Live camera with light | Not listed | info |
| Pixel size | Not listed | 14 × 19 µm | info |
| Exposure | Not listed | 92-zone intelligent exposure | info |
| Thermal | Not listed | Passive chamber thermal circulation (no fans or heaters) | info |
| LayerPick score | 6.9/10 | 5.2/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K
Better published figure on: Build volume, Heated resin vat.
What we like
- Finest pixels with a heated tank
- Camera
Watch out for
- Slightly smaller volume than the 12K Saturn 4
Creality Halot-X1
Better published figure on: Max print speed.
What we like
- Fine pixels and fastest listed (tied)
Watch out for
- No active heating
Verdict
Same 14 × 19 µm, 16K screen. Elegoo heats the tank to 30 °C and is 20 mm taller; Creality lists 170 vs 150 mm/h.
- Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K: Elegoo: Saturn 4 Ultra 16K
- Creality Halot-X1: Creality: Halot-X1