Elegoo Centauri 2 vs Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Elegoo Centauri 2 costs $379 and the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K costs $650, so the Elegoo Centauri 2 is $271 cheaper. The Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K has a published review score and ranks #7 in our 3D printers ranking; the Elegoo Centauri 2 is not scored yet. Pick the Elegoo Centauri 2 for budget buyers who want fast 4 color PLA and PETG prints. Pick the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K for miniatures and fine detail models. The Elegoo Centauri 2 wins 3 of 3 points we can measure.
Who wins, point by point
The Elegoo Centauri 2 wins 3 of 3 points we can measure. Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| Centauri 2 | Saturn 4 Ultra 16K | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $379 | $650 | Centauri 2 |
| Build volume | 256 x 256 x 256 mm | 211.68 x 118.37 x 220 mm | Centauri 2 |
| Release year | 2026 | 2025 | Centauri 2 |
- You want to spend less (saves $271)
- You care most about build volume (256 x 256 x 256 mm vs 211.68 x 118.37 x 220 mm)
- You want the newer model (2026 vs 2025)
- Best for budget buyers who want fast 4 color PLA and PETG prints
- Best for miniatures and fine detail models
- Build volume
- 256 x 256 x 256 mm
- Max speed
- Up to 500 mm/s
- Multicolor
- Up to 4 colors
- Enclosure
- No
Low cost open CoreXY printer with optional 4 color CANVAS feeder
Full Elegoo Centauri 2 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
| Elegoo Centauri 2 | Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $379 | $650 |
| 3 year cost | $379 | $650 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | 8.1/10 |
| Rank in 3D printers | #37 | #7 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | Not checked | 12 months on the machine; LCD screen 3 months; resin tank and build plate 6 months (Elegoo US store) |
| Build volume | 256 x 256 x 256 mm (Elegoo, Tom's Hardware) | 211.68 x 118.37 x 220 mm (Elegoo) |
| Print speed | Up to 500 mm/s, 300 mm/s recommended; 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration (Elegoo) | Up to 150 mm/h in fast mode, about 5.5 s per layer (Elegoo claim) |
| Multi color | Up to 4 colors with the CANVAS system (Combo), with RFID and auto refill (Elegoo); Irish Examiner found multi color printing slow and wasteful versus multi toolhead printers | No, resin printer prints one resin at a time |
| Enclosure | No, open frame; no camera or lighting (Tom's Hardware) | Yes, lift off UV blocking cover (resin printer) |
| Auto leveling | Yes, automatic leveling and Z offset at startup (Tom's Hardware) | Yes, automatic leveling with no manual adjustment (Elegoo) |
| Max nozzle temp | 350 C, 0.4 mm hardened steel nozzle (Elegoo, Tom's Hardware) | Not applicable, resin (MSLA) printer with no nozzle |
| Heated bed | Yes, up to 110 C, PEI steel flex plate (Elegoo, Tom's Hardware) | No heated bed; heated resin vat holds resin at 30 C (Elegoo); GamingTrend says preheat takes about 10 minutes |
| Filament types | PLA, PETG, TPU (Tom's Hardware); ABS, ASA and nylon not recommended without an enclosure (Irish Examiner) | Not applicable, uses 405 nm resin: standard, water washable, ABS like, plant based and tough resins (Elegoo) |
| Connectivity | LAN, Wi-Fi, USB flash drive; no cloud needed (Tom's Hardware) | Dual band Wi-Fi with cluster printing (Elegoo); CNX Software also lists Ethernet and USB |
| Camera | No (Tom's Hardware) | Yes, AI camera with chamber light for empty plate and warp detection, monitoring and timelapse (Elegoo) |
| Noise | No dB figure; Irish Examiner called it somewhat loud | n/a |
| Assembly | Mostly pre assembled (Tom's Hardware); 30 to 40 minutes for the Combo (Irish Examiner) | Ready to print in about 10 minutes (GamingTrend); touchscreen setup wizard (CNX Software) |
| Weight | 15 kg; 500 x 480 x 500 mm (Tom's Hardware) | 16.1 kg; 327.4 x 329.2 x 548 mm (CNX Software) |
| Best for | budget buyers who want fast 4 color PLA and PETG prints | miniatures and fine detail models |
| Skip if | you want a camera or plan to print ABS, ASA or nylon | 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
Elegoo Centauri 2
- Tom's Hardware: Called it a very good four color CoreXY printer. A four color fidget took 5 h 13 min and a PET-GF part printed at 350 C in 1 h 23 min. 95A TPU fed reliably; softer TPU clogged. Source
- Irish Examiner: Combo assembled in 30 to 40 minutes. PLA, silk PLA, TPU and PETG printed with excellent quality, matching the Centauri Carbon 2. Somewhat loud, and multi color printing was slow. 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 Elegoo Centauri 2 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 Elegoo Centauri 2 is not scored yet. Pick the Elegoo Centauri 2 for budget buyers who want fast 4 color PLA and PETG prints. Pick the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K for miniatures and fine detail models.
Which is cheaper?
The Elegoo Centauri 2 at $379, versus $650 for the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K, checked Nov 4, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $379 vs $650.
What is the difference between the Centauri 2 and the Saturn 4 Ultra 16K?
Build volume: 256 x 256 x 256 mm (Elegoo, Tom's Hardware) on the Centauri 2, 211.68 x 118.37 x 220 mm (Elegoo) on the Saturn 4 Ultra 16K. Print speed: Up to 500 mm/s, 300 mm/s recommended; 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration (Elegoo) on the Centauri 2, Up to 150 mm/h in fast mode, about 5.5 s per layer (Elegoo claim) on the Saturn 4 Ultra 16K. Multi color: Up to 4 colors with the CANVAS system (Combo), with RFID and auto refill (Elegoo); Irish… on the Centauri 2, No, resin printer prints one resin at a time on the Saturn 4 Ultra 16K.
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