Anycubic Photon Mono 4
- Speed
- 100 mm/h
- Score
- 7.4/10
- Wins
- 1/5
Anycubic Photon Mono 4 vs Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra
- The Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra wins, 7.8 vs 7.4 out of 10.
- Saturn 4 Ultra prints 4.5× the volume (218×123×220 ÷ 134×75×130 = 4.52) for more money.
- Saturn 4 Ultra is faster, 150 vs 100 mm/s.
- Pick the Photon Mono 4 if your prints fit in 13 cm.
Specs from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra
- Speed
- 150 mm/h
- Score
- 7.8/10
- Wins
- 3/5
The verdict
Buy the Saturn 4 Ultra.
7.8/10 vs Photon Mono 4's 7.4/10, and it wins 3 of 5 categories. Upgrade from the Mars when the build plate becomes the bottleneck. Terrain, busts, full squads in one run: this is where it makes sense. If you're just printing individual minis, the Mars 5 Ultra saves you money.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
Photon Mono 4Anycubic · RESIN
vsSaturn 4 UltraElegoo · RESIN
| Photon Mono 4 | Spec | Saturn 4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3 L | Build volume | 5.9 L (wins) |
| 100 mm/s | Top speed | 150 mm/s (wins) |
| 0.01 mm | Finest layer | 0.01 mm |
| 5 kg | Weight | 11 kg |
Features
| Photon Mono 4 | Feature | Saturn 4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 10K mono LCD | No |
| Yes | Laser-cut build plate | No |
| Yes | USB | No |
| No | 12K mono LCD | Yes |
| No | Tilt release | Yes |
| No | Air purifier | Yes |
| No | WiFi | Yes |
| No | Larger build plate | Yes |
Scores out of 10
| Photon Mono 4 | Spec | Saturn 4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 10 (wins) | Value | 8 |
| 6 | Beginner Friendliness | 6 |
| 9 | Print Quality | 10 (wins) |
| 5 | Speed | 7 (wins) |
| 7 | Reliability | 8 (wins) |
| 7.4 | Overall | 7.8 (wins) |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 134 × 75 × 130 mm
- 218 × 123 × 220 mm
What owners say
For [the price], this is the cheapest way to find out if resin printing is for you.
Photon Mono 4 owner, r/resinprintingBatch-printing a full Warhammer army on this thing is a dream come true.
Saturn 4 Ultra owner, r/resinprintingIf you've outgrown the Mars, the Saturn is the obvious next step.
Saturn 4 Ultra owner, 3D Printing Nerd (YouTube)
Pros & Cons
Photon Mono 4
- +This is the lowest you'll pay for 10K resolution resin printing
- +Compact enough to fit on a shelf with the build plate folded
- +10K resolution prints minis that genuinely impress non-printers
- −134x75mm build plate: barely fits more than two minis at once
- −USB-only workflow, no WiFi at any price point in this tier
Saturn 4 Ultra
- +218x123mm plate fits a full Warhammer squad in one run, not two
- +12K resolution holds up just as well as the Mars at 14K for most print sizes
- +Tilt release is worth it at this plate size: peel forces on large prints are brutal without it
- −Resin consumption goes up fast when you're filling a plate this size
- −Post-processing for a full plate run takes 45-60 minutes minimum
Buy these with it
A printer does nothing without these. Grab them in the same order.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Anycubic Photon Mono 4 better than the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra?
By the numbers, the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra scores higher (7.8/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Anycubic Photon Mono 4 may be the smarter buy if you need miniatures.
Which is better for beginners, Anycubic Photon Mono 4 or Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra?
Both score 6/10 for beginners. Go with the Anycubic Photon Mono 4, the cheaper of the two.
Is the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra worth paying more for over the Anycubic Photon Mono 4?
The Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra scores higher overall (7.8/10 vs 7.4/10). The extra money gets you 218x123mm plate fits a full warhammer squad in one run, not two.
What's the main difference between Anycubic Photon Mono 4 and Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra?
Build volume (134x75x130mm vs 218x123x220mm) and print speed (100 vs 150 mm/s). The Anycubic Photon Mono 4 is best for miniatures; the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra targets resin.