Anycubic Photon Mono 4 Resin 3D Printer vs ELEGOO Saturn 3 Ultra 12K Resin 3D Printer
Both compared on price, build volume and technology, using current Pakistani pricing.
| Anycubic Photon Mono 4 Resin 3D Printer | ELEGOO Saturn 3 Ultra 12K Resin 3D Printer | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | PKR 180,000 | PKR 230,000 |
| Brand | Anycubic | Elegoo |
| Technology | MSLA Resin | MSLA Resin |
| Build volume | 153.4 × 87 × 165 mm | 218.88 × 122.88 × 260 mm |
| Capacity | 2.2 litres | 7 litres |
| Current discount | Save PKR 20,000 | Save PKR 20,000 |
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What the numbers say
The ELEGOO Saturn 3 Ultra 12K Resin 3D Printer costs PKR 50,000 more than the Anycubic Photon Mono 4 Resin 3D Printer — about 28% higher.
The ELEGOO Saturn 3 Ultra 12K Resin 3D Printer has the larger build area at 218.88 × 122.88 × 260 mm, roughly 218% more capacity than the Anycubic Photon Mono 4 Resin 3D Printer.
Both are Resin machines, so they take the same materials and suit the same kinds of work. That narrows the decision to capacity, budget and how much you value the differences between the two brands' ecosystems — slicer software, spare-part availability and accessory range.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Anycubic Photon Mono 4 Resin 3D Printer if
- Budget is the deciding factor — it saves PKR 50,000.
- Your parts fit comfortably within 153.4 × 87 × 165 mm.
- You would rather put the difference toward filament and spare nozzles.
Choose the ELEGOO Saturn 3 Ultra 12K Resin 3D Printer if
- You need the extra build capacity — 218% more room for large single parts.
- You print often enough that capability matters more than the price gap.
- You prefer this brand's ecosystem for spares and software.
Still undecided? Tell us on WhatsApp what you intend to print and roughly what size. That answers this question faster than any specification table, and we will say plainly when the cheaper machine is the right one.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the Anycubic Photon Mono 4 Resin 3D Printer and the ELEGOO Saturn 3 Ultra 12K Resin 3D Printer?
The Anycubic Photon Mono 4 Resin 3D Printer is the cheaper of the two at PKR 180,000, against PKR 230,000 for the ELEGOO Saturn 3 Ultra 12K Resin 3D Printer — a difference of PKR 50,000. The ELEGOO Saturn 3 Ultra 12K Resin 3D Printer has the larger build volume at 218.88 × 122.88 × 260 mm, roughly 218 percent more capacity than the Anycubic Photon Mono 4 Resin 3D Printer. Both are RESIN printers, so they use the same materials and suit the same kinds of work.
Which is better value, the Anycubic Photon Mono 4 Resin 3D Printer or the ELEGOO Saturn 3 Ultra 12K Resin 3D Printer?
Value depends on what you print. Build volume is the specification buyers most often regret underestimating, so if you expect to print large single parts, paying more for capacity is usually worth it. If your parts are small, the extra capacity is money spent on space you will not use.
Are both available in Pakistan with warranty?
Yes. Both are stocked by PakTechImports with the manufacturer's official warranty, serviced inside Pakistan rather than requiring the machine to be shipped overseas. Prices include import handling, so no customs charges apply on receipt, and delivery is by insured courier nationwide.