Form 4
“A professional tool, not a hobby printer.”
Will’s take Niche pick
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- Form 4 vs Saturn 4 Ultra 16K
Formlabs Form 4 vs Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K
Saturn 4 Ultra 16K
“Serious resin detail for people who want the best minis.”
Will’s take Solid choice
The short version
- The Saturn 4 Ultra 16K costs $1,975 less.
By the numbers
Side by side, drawn to scale
- Formlabs Form 4
- Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K
Price
Build volume
Top speed
Max colours
Bed size from above
- Form 4 200 × 125
- Saturn 4 Ultra 16K 211.68 × 118.37
Full specs
Marked where one is clearly aheadSpec for spec
| Spec | Formlabs Form 4 | Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,625 | $650 |
| Released | April 2024 | January 2025 |
| Technology | Resin | Resin |
| Build volume | 200 × 125 × 210 mm | 211.68 × 118.37 × 220 mm |
| Max colours | 1 | 1 |
| Frame | Enclosed | Enclosed |
| Screen | Not stated | 16K |
| Weight | 18.3 kg | 16.1 kg |
| Materials | Formlabs general-purpose resins, Tough, Rigid (glass-filled), Flexible/Elastic, Flame retardant, Silicone, Castable, Ceramic, third-party 405 nm resins (Open Material Mode) | Standard resin, ABS-like resin, Water-washable resin |