Creality K2 vs Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Creality K2 costs $399 and the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K costs $650, so the Creality K2 is $251 cheaper. The Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K has a published review score and ranks #7 in our 3D printers ranking; the Creality K2 is not scored yet. Pick the Creality K2 for budget enclosed multi color printing. Pick the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K for miniatures and fine detail models. The Creality K2 wins 2 of 3 points we can measure (1 tied).
Who wins, point by point
The Creality K2 wins 2 of 3 points we can measure (1 tied). Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| K2 | Saturn 4 Ultra 16K | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $399 | $650 | K2 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 12 months | Tie |
| Build volume | 260 x 260 x 260 mm | 211.68 x 118.37 x 220 mm | K2 |
- You want to spend less (saves $251)
- You care most about build volume (260 x 260 x 260 mm vs 211.68 x 118.37 x 220 mm)
- Best for budget enclosed multi color printing
- Best for miniatures and fine detail models
- Build volume
- 260 x 260 x 260 mm
- Max speed
- Up to 600 mm/s
- Multicolor
- Yes
- Enclosure
- Yes
Affordable enclosed CoreXY printer with optional 4 color CFS
Full Creality K2 review, pros and cons →- Build volume
- 211.68 x 118.37 x 220 mm
- Max speed
- Up to 150 mm/h in fast
- Multicolor
- No
- Enclosure
- Yes
Sharp 16K resin printer for miniatures with heated vat and AI cam
Full Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Creality K2 | Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399 | $650 |
| 3 year cost | $399 | $650 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | 8.1/10 |
| Rank in 3D printers | #38 | #7 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 1 year (Creality store) | 12 months on the machine; LCD screen 3 months; resin tank and build plate 6 months (Elegoo US store) |
| Build volume | 260 x 260 x 260 mm (Creality) | 211.68 x 118.37 x 220 mm (Elegoo) |
| Print speed | Up to 600 mm/s (Creality) | Up to 150 mm/h in fast mode, about 5.5 s per layer (Elegoo claim) |
| Multi color | Yes with the CFS (included in the Combo), 4 spools per unit and up to 16 colors with four units (Creality); CFS cannot feed TPU and has no active drying (Notebookcheck) | No, resin printer prints one resin at a time |
| Enclosure | Yes, enclosed chamber without active heating (Notebookcheck) | Yes, lift off UV blocking cover (resin printer) |
| Auto leveling | Yes, smart auto leveling of the target print area (Creality) | Yes, automatic leveling with no manual adjustment (Elegoo) |
| Max nozzle temp | 300 C (Notebookcheck, The Gadgeteer) | Not applicable, resin (MSLA) printer with no nozzle |
| Heated bed | Yes, up to 100 C, double sided textured PEI plate (Notebookcheck) | No heated bed; heated resin vat holds resin at 30 C (Elegoo); GamingTrend says preheat takes about 10 minutes |
| Filament types | PLA, PETG, ABS, PLA CF (The Gadgeteer); TPU only through the external feed (Notebookcheck) | Not applicable, uses 405 nm resin: standard, water washable, ABS like, plant based and tough resins (Elegoo) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, USB Type A; Creality Print desktop, web and phone apps (Notebookcheck) | Dual band Wi-Fi with cluster printing (Elegoo); CNX Software also lists Ethernet and USB |
| Camera | No nozzle camera, per Notebookcheck; Creality lists print failure detection | Yes, AI camera with chamber light for empty plate and warp detection, monitoring and timelapse (Elegoo) |
| Noise | Creality says it runs as quietly as typing on a laptop; The Gadgeteer measured about 46 dB across its K2 series test units | n/a |
| Assembly | Ready to print in about an hour including calibration and a software update (Notebookcheck) | Ready to print in about 10 minutes (GamingTrend); touchscreen setup wizard (CNX Software) |
| Weight | 18.3 kg without CFS; 404 x 436 x 545 mm (Notebookcheck, The Gadgeteer) | 16.1 kg; 327.4 x 329.2 x 548 mm (CNX Software) |
| Best for | budget enclosed multi color printing | miniatures and fine detail models |
| Skip if | you need a heated chamber | you cannot ventilate for resin fumes |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
Creality K2
- Notebookcheck: Ready to print in about an hour. A 20 mm calibration cube measured within 0.005 mm, threads worked down to M3 and overhangs to 70 degrees printed without supports. Auto filament changes were reliable; one clog cleared in minutes. Cons were no heated chamber and no CFS drying. Source
- The Gadgeteer: Tested alongside the K2 Pro. A fidget, a fine loop mesh and a PLA pirate ship (with noticeable stringing in the sail gaps) printed fine, but a chainmail style print failed twice. Called it a strong pick for buyers who want a cheaper feature rich printer. Source
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
- 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
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Creality K2 or the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K?
The Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K has a published review score and ranks #7 in our 3D printers ranking; the Creality K2 is not scored yet. Pick the Creality K2 for budget enclosed multi color printing. Pick the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K for miniatures and fine detail models.
Which is cheaper?
The Creality K2 at $399, versus $650 for the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K, checked Nov 4, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $399 vs $650.
What is the difference between the K2 and the Saturn 4 Ultra 16K?
Build volume: 260 x 260 x 260 mm (Creality) on the K2, 211.68 x 118.37 x 220 mm (Elegoo) on the Saturn 4 Ultra 16K. Print speed: Up to 600 mm/s (Creality) on the K2, Up to 150 mm/h in fast mode, about 5.5 s per layer (Elegoo claim) on the Saturn 4 Ultra 16K. Multi color: Yes with the CFS (included in the Combo), 4 spools per unit and up to 16 colors with… on the K2, No, resin printer prints one resin at a time on the Saturn 4 Ultra 16K.
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