Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra

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Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra

  • Scores 7.8 out of 10, #3 of 12 current resin printers.
  • 5.9 L of build space (218×123×220 mm), 1.0× the 5.8 L average.
  • Best at print quality: 10/10, against an average of 9.1.
  • The catch: Resin consumption goes up fast when you're filling a plate this size.

Specs from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.

By Shadman Rahman · Prices checked

Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra
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At a glance

Elegoo · Resin (MSLA)

Score
7.8/10
Rank
#3/12
Build
5.9 L
Speed
150 mm/s
Layer
0.01 mm
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The verdict

Buy the Saturn 4 Ultra. 7.8/10, #3 of 12 resin printers.

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.

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Why buy the Saturn 4 Ultra

  • #1 of 12Joint best resin printer for print quality10/10 vs 9.1/10 average
  • #1 of 12Joint best resin printer for speed7/10 vs 5.6/10 average
  • #1 of 12Joint best resin printer for reliability8/10 vs 7.6/10 average

The numbers behind it

Right side is the average of the 12 current resin printers we track. Teal wins the row.

Saturn 4 UltraElegoo · RESIN
vs
Average12 resin printers
Saturn 4 Ultra and Average of 12 compared: specs
Saturn 4 UltraSpecAverage of 12
5.9 L (wins)Build volume5.8 L
150 mm/s (wins)Top speed106 mm/s
0.01 mmFinest layer0.01 mm (wins)
11.0 kgWeight9.3 kg

Scores out of 10

Saturn 4 Ultra and Average of 12 compared: PrintPick scores out of 10
Saturn 4 UltraSpecAverage of 12
8Value8.4 (wins)
6 (wins)Beginner5.9
10 (wins)Print quality9.1
7 (wins)Speed5.6
8 (wins)Reliability7.6
7.8 (wins)Overall7.3

Build space, front view, to one scale

  • 218 × 123 × 220 mmSaturn 4 Ultra
  • 330 × 185 × 400 mmSonic Mega 8K S2, largest current resin

What owners say

  • Batch-printing a full Warhammer army on this thing is a dream come true.
    r/resinprinting
  • If you've outgrown the Mars, the Saturn is the obvious next step.
    3D Printing Nerd (YouTube)

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • +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
  • +Terrain and base tiles look genuinely stunning at this resolution

Cons

  • −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
  • −The purifier helps but a plate this big curing kicks up more fumes

Full specs

Build volume218 × 123 × 220 mm
Layer resolution0.01 to 0.2 mm
Top speed150 mm/s
Weight11 kg
TypeResin (MSLA)

Features

  • 12K mono LCD
  • Tilt release
  • Air purifier
  • WiFi
  • Larger build plate

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A printer does nothing without these. Grab them in the same order.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the build volume of the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra?

The Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra has a build volume of 218 x 123 x 220 mm.

Is the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra good for beginners?

The Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra scores 6/10 for beginner-friendliness. It's suitable for beginners with some patience.

What are the pros and cons of the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra?

Pros: 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. Terrain and base tiles look genuinely stunning at this resolution. Cons: 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. The purifier helps but a plate this big curing kicks up more fumes.

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