Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra
- Price
- $459
- Score
- 7.8/10
- Wins
- 1/5
Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra vs Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K S
- The Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra wins, 7.8 vs 7.2 out of 10.
- Saturn 4 Ultra prints 2.8× the volume (218×123×220 ÷ 165×72×180 = 2.76) for $130 ($459 − $329) more.
- Saturn 4 Ultra is faster, 150 vs 80 mm/s.
- Pick the Sonic Mini 8K S if your prints fit in 18 cm.
Specs and US prices from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K S
- Price
- $329
- Score
- 7.2/10
- Wins
- 0/5
The verdict
Buy the Saturn 4 Ultra.
7.8/10 vs Sonic Mini 8K S's 7.2/10, and it wins 1 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 $175.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
Saturn 4 UltraElegoo · RESIN
vsSonic Mini 8K SPhrozen · RESIN
| Saturn 4 Ultra | Spec | Sonic Mini 8K S |
|---|---|---|
| $459 | Price | $329 (wins) |
| 5.9 L (wins) | Build volume | 2.1 L |
| 150 mm/s (wins) | Top speed | 80 mm/s |
| 0.01 mm | Finest layer | 0.01 mm |
| 11 kg | Weight | 6.5 kg |
Features
| Saturn 4 Ultra | Feature | Sonic Mini 8K S |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 12K mono LCD | No |
| Yes | Tilt release | No |
| Yes | Air purifier | No |
| Yes | WiFi | No |
| Yes | Larger build plate | No |
| No | 7.1" 8K mono LCD | Yes |
| No | 22-micron XY resolution | Yes |
| No | ParaLED 3.0 | Yes |
Value math
$459 ÷ 5.9 L and $329 ÷ 2.1 L. Lower is more printer for the money.
| Saturn 4 Ultra | Spec | Sonic Mini 8K S |
|---|---|---|
| $77.81 (wins) | $ per liter | $153.85 |
| $3.06 (wins) | $ per mm/s | $4.11 |
Scores out of 10
| Saturn 4 Ultra | Spec | Sonic Mini 8K S |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Value | 8 |
| 6 | Beginner Friendliness | 6 |
| 10 | Print Quality | 10 |
| 7 (wins) | Speed | 4 |
| 8 | Reliability | 8 |
| 7.8 (wins) | Overall | 7.2 |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 218 × 123 × 220 mm
- 165 × 72 × 180 mm
What owners say
Batch-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)22-micron XY resolution is not a gimmick. The detail is genuinely jaw-dropping.
Sonic Mini 8K S owner, r/resinprintingIf you do jewelry or ultra-fine miniatures, this is the only printer that matters.
Sonic Mini 8K S owner, VOG (YouTube)
Pros & Cons
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
Sonic Mini 8K S
- +22-micron XY resolution: individual scales on dragon miniatures, every rivet on armor, no blurring
- +ParaLED 3.0 delivers even exposure across the full plate, no hot spots
- +Mono LCD longevity is proven at 2,000+ hours without degradation
- −80mm/hr print speed is the slowest on this list: patience required
- −165x72mm plate is tiny; large models need slicing and gluing
Buy these with it
A printer does nothing without these. Grab them in the same order.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra better than the Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K S?
By the numbers, the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra scores higher (7.8/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K S may be the smarter buy if you need miniatures.
Which is better for beginners, Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra or Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K S?
Both score 6/10 for beginners. Go with the Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K S to save $130.
Is the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra worth $130 more than the Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K S?
The Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra scores higher overall (7.8/10 vs 7.2/10). The extra $130 gets you 218x123mm plate fits a full warhammer squad in one run, not two.
What's the main difference between Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra and Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K S?
Build volume (218x123x220mm vs 165x72x180mm) and print speed (150 vs 80 mm/s). The Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra is best for resin; the Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K S targets miniatures.