Elegoo Saturn 4

r/3Dprinting·locoyt·Jul 2026

Negative

How screwed am I?

None of that is normal. I think you are putting your fep on incorrectly. Ii have a four and my fep lasts years. That screen is cooked. Hit up elegoo for a replacement and get ready for the worst part of the Saturn 4. Elegoo recommend a full disassembly to replace the screen.

YouTube·Comparative Reviews

Positive

REVIEW (2026): ELEGOO Saturn 4 Resin Printer. ESSENTIAL details.

The Elegoo Saturn 4 is praised for its 10-inch 12K mono LCD, delivering highly detailed models, and its smart automatic leveling for easy setup. It also includes robust safety features like high-temperature protection and mechanical sensor alarms.

r/resinprinting·grimtalos·Jul 2026

Negative

Help deciding on resin printer as of 2026

I have 4 printed all elegoo and I am looking to move away from them. My Mars 5 ultra had for a year is still going strong, I do actually love this printer, but had issues with the Saturn's. My Saturn 4 has never printed great is super hit and miss. The two saturn 16k print much much better but one I had to replace the heat transfer unit and one the screen. Both were covered in warrenty ad machines were only 4 months old but god it was a pain and I never want to do it again.

YouTube·FauxHammer·Nov 2025

Neutral

The Best Resin Printer of 2026 - ULTIMATE RESIN BUYERS GUIDE - FOR MINIATURES AND MORE

The creator reviews the Elegoo Mars 5 series, criticizing the base Mars 5 for its "stupid two-tier build plate" and ineffective auto-leveling. The Mars 5 Pro (referred to as Elgu Mars 5) is noted for its handy tilting VAT and modern, high-tech design, but still has a "DAFF build plate." The creator concludes that it's a mid-tier option, not significantly better than its competitors in terms of print quality.

r/resinprinting·kalonjelen·May 2026

Positive

best resin 3d printer for tabletop miniatures with sharp detail and consistency?

I favored ease of use, repeated success and things that 'just worked', so we went with a Saturn Ultra 12k 2 years ago. It has been absolutely wonderful, and what problems it has had have been my learning behaviors. I was able to print very complicated minis right away with stellar detail. The calibration is great. If you have more money I'd recommend HeyGears, but the Saturn 4 is as close to idiot proof as you can get. I'd also recommend shopping for resin, as the kind of resin that you use makes as much a difference as the printer does. I personally love Sirayatech FNG. It's been shown to have very little problem with bloom or deformation, is quite strong and relatively cheap. We've been using it both for horrifying minis and for making dice masters, and in both cases it's been stellar.