Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra
- Speed
- 150 mm/h
- Score
- 8/10
- Wins
- 1/5
Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra vs Prusa Core One
- The Prusa Core One takes the crown with 8.2/10 vs 8/10.
- It pulls ahead in Beginner Friendliness, Speed, Reliability.
- That said, the Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra costs less and wins on Value.
Specs from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Prusa Core One
- Speed
- 500 mm/s
- Score
- 8.2/10
- Wins
- 3/5
The verdict
Buy the Prusa Core One.
8.2/10 vs Saturn 3 Ultra's 8/10, and it wins 3 of 5 categories. Outstanding print quality and the best support in the business. The price premium is real, though. If you don't care about the Prusa ecosystem specifically, there are better deals. If you do, it's worth every krona.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
Saturn 3 UltraElegoo · RESIN
vsPrusa Core OnePrusa Research · FDM
| Saturn 3 Ultra | Spec | Prusa Core One |
|---|---|---|
| 7.0 L | Build volume | 14.8 L (wins) |
| 150 mm/s | Top speed | 500 mm/s |
| 0.01 mm (wins) | Finest layer | 0.05 mm |
| 10.5 kg | Weight | 22.5 kg |
Features
| Saturn 3 Ultra | Feature | Prusa Core One |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 12K mono LCD | No |
| Yes | Tilt release | No |
| Yes | Air purifier | No |
| Yes | WiFi | No |
| Yes | Larger build plate | No |
| No | Enclosed CoreXY with active chamber heating (55C) | Yes |
| No | Nextruder direct drive (10:1 planetary) | Yes |
| No | 360-degree cooling duct | Yes |
| No | Ethernet + WiFi + NFC | Yes |
| No | MMU3 multi-material compatible | Yes |
| No | Open-source firmware (PrusaSlicer) | Yes |
Scores out of 10
| Saturn 3 Ultra | Spec | Prusa Core One |
|---|---|---|
| 9 (wins) | Value | 6 |
| 6 | Beginner Friendliness | 7 (wins) |
| 10 | Print Quality | 10 |
| 7 | Speed | 8 (wins) |
| 8 | Reliability | 10 (wins) |
| 8 | Overall | 8.2 (wins) |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 218 × 123 × 260 mm
- 250 × 220 × 270 mm
What owners say
Printed 32 minis in one run at 12K. The Saturn 3 Ultra has ruined other printers for me.
Saturn 3 Ultra owner, r/PrintedMinisThis is the resin printer I recommend to anyone who is serious about the hobby.
Saturn 3 Ultra owner, 3D Printing Nerd (YouTube)Finally, Prusa takes on Bambu! The Core One is better in a box.
Prusa Core One owner, Tom's HardwareRail smoothness holds up well after months of hard use, minimal belt wear, and consistent chamber heat stability.
Prusa Core One owner, Prusa ForumIf you value open source and lifetime support, Prusa is still the gold standard. Just bring your wallet.
Prusa Core One owner, r/3Dprinting
Pros & Cons
Saturn 3 Ultra
- +218x123mm plate holds a full 10-model squad in one run at 12K resolution
- +Tilt release on a plate this size dramatically reduces FEP tears
- +Terrain, dungeon tiles, and large busts all fit without splitting
- −A full plate run goes through resin fast: budget for 500ml+ per session
- −Post-processing for a full plate takes the better part of an hour
Prusa Core One
- +Prusa reliability is not marketing. It's earned over years.
- +55C active chamber heating handles demanding materials
- +Fully open-source, no vendor lock-in anywhere
- −The assembled price is hard to justify against the Bambu alternatives
- −Build volume is smaller than what you'd expect at this price
Buy these with it
A printer does nothing without these. Grab them in the same order.
Buy these with it
A printer does nothing without these. Grab them in the same order.
- ELEGOO PLA filament, 1kgThe easy filament to start on. Prints at low temperatures and warps less.
- ELEGOO PETG filament, 1kgTougher and more heat tolerant than PLA, for parts that get handled or sit in the sun.
- SUNLU filament dryer S1 PlusWet filament causes stringing and rough surfaces. A dryer fixes that before you blame the printer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra better than the Prusa Core One?
By the numbers, the Prusa Core One scores higher (8.2/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra may be the smarter buy if you need resin.
Which is better for beginners, Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra or Prusa Core One?
The Prusa Core One is more beginner-friendly (7/10 vs 6/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Prusa Core One worth paying more for over the Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra?
The Prusa Core One scores higher overall (8.2/10 vs 8/10). The extra money gets you prusa reliability is not marketing. it's earned over years..
What's the main difference between Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra and Prusa Core One?
Technology: the Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra is RESIN (filament) and the Prusa Core One is FDM (resin). FDM prints bigger functional parts; resin delivers finer surface detail.