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Elegoo · Resin MSLA · 2024

Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra review

12K resolution and tilt-release peeling for fast, detailed miniatures. The detail ceiling FDM can't reach — at the cost of gloves, IPA and curing.

Best for: Tabletop miniatures, jewellery and highly detailed models.

The PIF Score

5.6PIF
Ease6
Speed4
Materials5
Openness5
Value8

Five axes, each out of ten, averaged with no weighting. How we score.

What we like

  • Extraordinary surface detail
  • Fast tilting peel mechanism
  • Built-in air purifier

What we don't

  • Messy, smelly workflow
  • Resin needs careful handling and ventilation
  • Post-processing wash and cure required
True cost

What it really costs to own in your country

Pre-filled with typical local rates. Change anything to match your own use.

Running cost / year—power · filament
Per print hour—incl. upkeep
3-year total—printer + running

Assumes ~70 W average draw while printing and a small yearly allowance for nozzles, plates and PTFE. An estimate for comparing printers against each other, not a quote.

Full specifications

TypeResin MSLA
Released2024
Build volume218 × 123 × 220 mm
Max speed~70 mm/h
Hotend max tempn/a
Bed max tempn/a
Nozzlen/a — 12K mono LCD
Bed levellingPre-levelled
EnclosureYes
Multi-materialNo
ConnectivityWi-Fi, USB
Recommended slicerChitubox / Voxeldance
Typical power draw~70 W while printing (our estimate)
Specifications are the manufacturer's published figures. "Max speed" is a peak that no printer holds across a whole part, so use it for comparison and don't expect it in real print times.
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