# Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro vs Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K

As of Nov 4, 2026, the Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro costs $489 and the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K costs $650, so the Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro is $161 cheaper. The Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K scores higher in our ranking (8.1 vs 7.9 out of 10). Pick the Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro for fast, detailed resin prints. Pick the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K for miniatures and fine detail models.

Prices checked Nov 4, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/anycubic-photon-mono-m7-pro-vs-elegoo-saturn-4-ultra-16k/

## Side by side

| | Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro | Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $489 | $650 |
| 3 year cost | $489 | $650 |
| Our score | 7.9/10 | 8.1/10 |
| Rank in 3D printers | #11 | #7 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 1 year on printers, plus 30 day after sales guarantee and 14 day no reason return (Anycubic store) | 12 months on the machine; LCD screen 3 months; resin tank and build plate 6 months (Elegoo US store) |
| Build volume | 223 x 126 x 230 mm, 6.5 L (Anycubic) | 211.68 x 118.37 x 220 mm (Elegoo) |
| Print speed | Up to 130 mm/h with standard resin, 170 mm/h with high speed resin at 0.1 mm layers (Anycubic) | Up to 150 mm/h in fast mode, about 5.5 s per layer (Elegoo claim) |
| Multi color | No, resin printer prints one resin at a time | No, resin printer prints one resin at a time |
| Enclosure | Yes, UV blocking cover (resin printer); TechRadar notes it lifts off and Basic Tutorials found it wobbles slightly | Yes, lift off UV blocking cover (resin printer) |
| Auto leveling | Leveling free design (Anycubic); TechRadar needed to re level after about 4 kg of resin | Yes, automatic leveling with no manual adjustment (Elegoo) |
| Max nozzle temp | Not applicable, resin (MSLA) printer with no nozzle | Not applicable, resin (MSLA) printer with no nozzle |
| Heated bed | No heated bed; temperature controlled resin vat, adjustable 20 to 40 C, default 25 C (Anycubic) | No heated bed; heated resin vat holds resin at 30 C (Elegoo); GamingTrend says preheat takes about 10 minutes |
| Filament types | Not applicable, uses 405 nm resin: standard, high speed, water washable, ABS like and plant based resins (Anycubic) | Not applicable, uses 405 nm resin: standard, water washable, ABS like, plant based and tough resins (Elegoo) |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi and LAN file transfer; Anycubic app (Anycubic) | Dual band Wi-Fi with cluster printing (Elegoo); CNX Software also lists Ethernet and USB |
| Camera | No camera listed (Anycubic) | Yes, AI camera with chamber light for empty plate and warp detection, monitoring and timelapse (Elegoo) |
| Noise | No dB figure; TechRadar describes a subdued low hum, quieter than many mid range models | n/a |
| Assembly | Largely pre assembled (Basic Tutorials) | Ready to print in about 10 minutes (GamingTrend); touchscreen setup wizard (CNX Software) |
| Weight | 12.8 kg; 312 x 315 x 520 mm (Anycubic) | 16.1 kg; 327.4 x 329.2 x 548 mm (CNX Software) |
| Best for | fast, detailed resin prints | miniatures and fine detail models |
| Skip if | you cannot ventilate for resin fumes | you cannot ventilate for resin fumes |

## What reviewers found

### Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro

- TechRadar (4.5/5): Scored 4.5 out of 5. High speed resin printed at 170 mm/h versus 130 mm/h on the previous model, and the clean function cleared about 80% of failures. Needed re leveling after about 4 kg of resin; auto refill tapered off below half a bottle. [Source](https://www.techradar.com/pro/anycubic-photon-mono-m7-pro-3d-printer-review)
- Basic Tutorials (91/100): Scored 91 with a Gold award. A print that takes about half a day on an FDM printer finished in under an hour with high speed resin, and it handled an 80 degree overhang. Supports sometimes failed to stick on flat areas and the touchscreen and software had flaws. [Source](https://basic-tutorials.com/reviews/gadget-reviews/anycubic-photon-mono-m7-pro/)

### Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K

- CNX Software: Printed a chess set at 0.05 mm layers and 2.3 s exposure, with pieces taking 2 h 26 min to 3 h 7 min each and supported figurines 1 h 23 min to 1 h 56 min. Prints stuck firmly and showed sharp detail. Downsides were the 16.1 kg weight and a touchscreen only emergency stop. [Source](https://www.cnx-software.com/2025/02/22/elegoo-saturn-4-ultra-16k-review-a-resin-3d-printer-tested-with-mercury-plus-3-0/)
- GamingTrend (100/100): Called it the best consumer 3D printer on the market by a large margin. Ready to print in about 10 minutes, vat preheat took about 10 minutes and print time estimates were accurate. Noted slicer software is not quite ready and the 16K gain over 12K is hard to see. [Source](https://gamingtrend.com/reviews/saturn-4-ultra-16k-minor-upgrade-think-again-2/)

## Questions buyers ask

### Which is better, the Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro or the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K?

The Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K scores higher in our ranking (8.1 vs 7.9 out of 10). Pick the Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro for fast, detailed resin prints. Pick the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K for miniatures and fine detail models.

### Which is cheaper?

The Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro at $489, versus $650 for the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K, checked Nov 4, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $489 vs $650.

### What is the difference between the Photon Mono M7 Pro and the Saturn 4 Ultra 16K?

Build volume: 223 x 126 x 230 mm, 6.5 L (Anycubic) on the Photon Mono M7 Pro, 211.68 x 118.37 x 220 mm (Elegoo) on the Saturn 4 Ultra 16K. Print speed: Up to 130 mm/h with standard resin, 170 mm/h with high speed resin at 0.1 mm layers… on the Photon Mono M7 Pro, Up to 150 mm/h in fast mode, about 5.5 s per layer (Elegoo claim) on the Saturn 4 Ultra 16K. Enclosure: Yes, UV blocking cover (resin printer); TechRadar notes it lifts off and Basic Tutorials… on the Photon Mono M7 Pro, Yes, lift off UV blocking cover (resin printer) on the Saturn 4 Ultra 16K.

Full reviews: [Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/anycubic-photon-mono-m7-pro/index.md), [Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/elegoo-saturn-4-ultra-16k/index.md)