Documented specifications
Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K
The 16K version of the Saturn 4 Ultra resin printer, with a nominal build volume of 211.68 × 118.37 × 220 mm.
In short The Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K is an resin (MSLA) 3D printer with a 211.68 × 118.37 × 220 mm (8.3 × 4.7 × 8.7 in) build volume. Elegoo claims a 10-inch 16K LCD, 14 µm XY resolution and up to 150 mm/h.
Documentary analysis · Not personally tested
Resin · MSLAWhy consider it?
Advertised 14 × 19 µm XY pixels and resin-vat heating to 30°C are relevant specifications for fine-detail workflows.
What to verify
Pixel size is not measured finished-part accuracy. Budget for washing, curing, consumables and an appropriate workspace.
Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K specifications
- Technology
- Resin (MSLA)
- Build volume
- 211.68 × 118.37 × 220 mm (8.3 × 4.7 × 8.7 in)
- Enclosure
- Protective cover
- LCD screen
- 10 in · 16K
- XY resolution
- 14 µm
- Claimed print speed
- 150 mm/h
- Multicolor
- Monochrome LCD exposure; one resin at a time.
- Materials
- Compatible 405 nm UV resins with the correct exposure and post-curing protocol.
- Listed features
- Auto bed leveling
Source: official Elegoo pages (elegoo.com), checked September 28, 2026. Manufacturer claims, not our measurements. Build volume is nominal: orientation, supports and reserved zones can reduce the usable space.
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Read the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K specification analysisWhich projects is it for?
The Saturn 4 Ultra 16K is a resin printer with a 10-inch monochrome screen and a 211.68 × 118.37 × 220 mm build volume per Elegoo. Its listed 14 × 19 µm XY pixel size makes it a candidate for figurines and fine detail work, where rendering precision matters more than available volume.
Tilt Release technology and the AI camera, both listed by the manufacturer, aim to ease part release from the film and monitor the print, without replacing human oversight on long jobs.
Materials and configuration
The machine prints compatible 405 nm UV resins for MSLA, with the resin and settings chosen per the manufacturer profile specific to each product. Smart vat heating to 30°C, per Elegoo, aims to stabilize resin viscosity before printing.
The monochrome screen only prints one resin at a time, with no automatic color or material switching mid-print.
What the bundle includes or not
The small usable volume and the resin process mean washing, post-curing, and dedicated resin handling, steps that are not automatically included in the price of the machine alone. A wash-and-cure station still needs to be checked separately depending on the listing.
Automatic leveling and vat residue detection, mentioned by Elegoo, are features built into the machine, but they do not remove the need for regular vat and FEP film maintenance.
Before finalizing a purchase, compare the Saturn 4 Ultra 16K's spec sheet and manual from the manufacturer rather than relying only on the product photo, especially for the exact box contents (resin, wash-and-cure station, accessories). Warranty terms and after-sales support can also differ between the official store and a third-party retailer, worth checking before comparing two listings. Since resin printing involves ongoing consumables, it also helps to price out extra resin, gloves, and film replacements as part of the overall setup rather than treating the machine's listing as the full cost of getting started.
Alternatives to compare
For a more compact format within the same brand, the Mars 5 Ultra is the most direct comparison, with a 9K screen and a smaller plate. The resin printer buying guide covers the criteria for choosing between the two formats.
The resin post-processing guide walks through the washing and curing steps, and the Elegoo page covers the rest of the manufacturer's lineup.
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Sources and limits
- Source: official Elegoo pages (elegoo.com), checked September 28, 2026. Manufacturer claims, not our measurements.
- How we assess specifications
We have not measured noise, real printing speed, accuracy or reliability, so none of these is rated here.