GamesRadar+ Verdict
Want quick results that don’t compromise on quality?
You should look into the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra tilt release technology.
It’s true that the lack of an air filtration system is disappointing, but this is easily fixed.
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The Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra isn’t necessarily trying to reinvent the wheel… but itisadding some high-performance tires.
Is it a one-stop-shop that’ll put everything else to shame?
It’s a fair assessment.
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In theory, the result should be much faster.
Some may not appreciate the white sci-fi lines looping across the lid, but I’m a fan.
It feels quite Star Trek, so I’m in.
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Unfortunately, there’s no space for a USB air filter here.
Instead, Elegoo suggests the Mars Mate Air Purifier, sold separately.
To start with, the quality of each print is obvious.
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Crucially, the tilt release isn’t a gimmick it really does work.
Before this, I’d been using theAnycubic Photon Mono M5sas my go-to machine.
That’s an eyebrow-raising difference.
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Oh, and the camera?
It isn’t a gimmick either.
That way, you save yourself a walk over to the machine.
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The visual quality is surprisingly decent too.
Normally, they’re the preserve of filament printers.
The downside is the lack of air filtration, or the ability to fit it.
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What about print quality, then?
You won’t be disappointed.
On a purely practical level, that hinged lid is also something I’m beyond pleased to see.
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This is a straightforward but effective solution that’ll save you space.
Should you buy the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra?
Yes, there are competitors with a higher resolution and a larger build volume.
But the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra offers many clever solutions that long-time hobbyists will appreciate.
Thanks to a 12K resolution, those models will look great too.
Don’t buy it if… For more information on our process, be sure to check the GamesRadar+hardware policy.
