Elegoo Centauri Carbon vs Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Elegoo Centauri Carbon costs $438 and the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K costs $650, so the Elegoo Centauri Carbon is $212 cheaper. The Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K has a published review score and ranks #7 in our 3D printers ranking; the Elegoo Centauri Carbon is not scored yet. Pick the Elegoo Centauri Carbon for budget enclosed printing in one color. Pick the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K for miniatures and fine detail models. The Elegoo Centauri Carbon wins 2 of 2 points we can measure.
Who wins, point by point
The Elegoo Centauri Carbon wins 2 of 2 points we can measure. Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| Centauri Carbon | Saturn 4 Ultra 16K | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $438 | $650 | Centauri Carbon |
| Build volume | 256 x 256 x 256 mm | 211.68 x 118.37 x 220 mm | Centauri Carbon |
- You want to spend less (saves $212)
- You care most about build volume (256 x 256 x 256 mm vs 211.68 x 118.37 x 220 mm)
- Best for budget enclosed printing in one color
- Best for miniatures and fine detail models
- Build volume
- 256 x 256 x 256 mm
- Max speed
- Up to 500 mm/s
- Multicolor
- Single color out of
- Enclosure
- Yes
Budget enclosed CoreXY printer that handles carbon fiber filament
Full Elegoo Centauri Carbon 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 Carbon | Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $438 | $650 |
| 3 year cost | $438 | $650 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | 8.1/10 |
| Rank in 3D printers | #39 | #7 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | n/a | 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 | 211.68 x 118.37 x 220 mm (Elegoo) |
| Print speed | Up to 500 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration (Elegoo); speed Benchy in 18 min 19 s (Tom's Hardware) | Up to 150 mm/h in fast mode, about 5.5 s per layer (Elegoo claim) |
| Multi color | Single color out of the box; rear purge chute for add on multi color. Elegoo sells a CANVAS for Centauri Carbon accessory, but the product page does not spell out support | No, resin printer prints one resin at a time |
| Enclosure | Yes, glass door and lid with metal sides; no chamber heater, chamber reached 41 C after 20 min (Tom's Hardware) | Yes, lift off UV blocking cover (resin printer) |
| Auto leveling | Yes, auto bed leveling; All3DP rarely had to re level | Yes, automatic leveling with no manual adjustment (Elegoo) |
| Max nozzle temp | 320 C, 0.4 mm hardened steel nozzle (All3DP) | Not applicable, resin (MSLA) printer with no nozzle |
| Heated bed | Up to 110 C; reached 110 C in just over 7 min on 110 V (Tom's Hardware) | No heated bed; heated resin vat holds resin at 30 C (Elegoo); GamingTrend says preheat takes about 10 minutes |
| Connectivity | LAN, Wi-Fi and USB; no cloud account required (Tom's Hardware) | Dual band Wi-Fi with cluster printing (Elegoo); CNX Software also lists Ethernet and USB |
| Camera | Yes, chamber camera (Elegoo) | Yes, AI camera with chamber light for empty plate and warp detection, monitoring and timelapse (Elegoo) |
| Weight | 17.5 kg (Tom's Hardware) | 16.1 kg; 327.4 x 329.2 x 548 mm (CNX Software) |
| Filament types | n/a | Not applicable, uses 405 nm resin: standard, water washable, ABS like, plant based and tough resins (Elegoo) |
| Assembly | n/a | Ready to print in about 10 minutes (GamingTrend); touchscreen setup wizard (CNX Software) |
| Best for | budget enclosed printing in one color | miniatures and fine detail models |
| Skip if | you want multi color printing out of the box | 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 Carbon
- Tom's Hardware: Editor's Choice. Speed Benchy 18 min 19 s, dragon 1 h 10 min, PETG planter 4 h 27 min. Bed hit 110 C in just over 7 min. PC blend corners still lifted at 100 C bed. Source
- All3DP: After about a week of printing, called build quality close to Bambu Lab's X1 series. PLA results were good, but glossy filaments showed vertical fine artifacts and it struggled on an overhang test. 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 Carbon 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 Carbon is not scored yet. Pick the Elegoo Centauri Carbon for budget enclosed printing in one color. Pick the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K for miniatures and fine detail models.
Which is cheaper?
The Elegoo Centauri Carbon at $438, versus $650 for the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K, checked Nov 4, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $438 vs $650.
What is the difference between the Centauri Carbon and the Saturn 4 Ultra 16K?
Build volume: 256 x 256 x 256 mm on the Centauri Carbon, 211.68 x 118.37 x 220 mm (Elegoo) on the Saturn 4 Ultra 16K. Print speed: Up to 500 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration (Elegoo); speed Benchy in 18 min 19 s (Tom's… on the Centauri Carbon, Up to 150 mm/h in fast mode, about 5.5 s per layer (Elegoo claim) on the Saturn 4 Ultra 16K. Multi color: Single color out of the box; rear purge chute for add on multi color. Elegoo sells a… on the Centauri Carbon, No, resin printer prints one resin at a time on the Saturn 4 Ultra 16K.
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