Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra (12K) vs Elegoo Saturn 4
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: Tilt release and 150 mm/h at 12K
Check price at AmazonBest for: The 12K Saturn without tilt release
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Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra (12K) | Elegoo Saturn 4 | 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 µm | 24 µm | 30% |
| Build volumeWidth × depth × height from the spec table, in liters. | 5.92 L | 5.92 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 | 70 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. | No | No | 20% |
| Screen | 10-inch 12K mono LCD, 11520 × 5120 | 10-inch 12K mono LCD | info |
| XY resolution | 19 × 24 µm | 19 × 24 µm | info |
| Build volume | 218.88 × 122.88 × 220 mm | 218.88 × 122.88 × 220 mm | info |
| Max speed | 150 mm/h | 70 mm/h | info |
| Release | Tilt release | Not listed | info |
| Net weight | 14.5 kg | Not listed | info |
| LayerPick score | 4.6/10 | 3.2/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra (12K)
Better published figure on: Max print speed.
What we like
- Fast
- AI monitoring
Watch out for
- No tank heating listed
Elegoo Saturn 4
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
- Same volume and pixels as the Ultra
Watch out for
- Less than half the Ultra's speed
Verdict
Same screen and volume; the Ultra adds tilt release and doubles max speed (150 vs 70 mm/h).
- Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra (12K): Elegoo: Saturn 4 Ultra
- Elegoo Saturn 4: Elegoo: Saturn 4