Saturn 4 Ultra 16K vs HALOT-MAGE S vs Sonic Mighty 16K: 10-inch class packages
Compare three 10-inch class US packages by published pixel size, build height, leveling routine and what each box leaves out.
The decision in brief
How the options differ
These exact US offers share a similar build footprint but publish different pixel sizes, build heights, leveling workflows and filtration. The 14K and 16K labels are names; read the pixel counts and the box lists before deciding.
By CompareFoundry · Published · Editorial review · Manufacturer documentation, not hands-on testing.
The buying guide
Package and specification details
Read the pixel size, not the label
ELEGOO and Phrozen publish the same 15120 × 6230 panel at 14 × 19 μm. Creality publishes 13320 × 5120 at 16.8 × 24.8 μm. None of these figures is a measured surface finish; they describe the masking panel only.
Published Z travel is 220 mm, 230 mm and 235 mm respectively. Saturn 4 Ultra 16K documents automatic leveling, HALOT-MAGE S documents manual four-screw leveling with a calibration card, and Sonic Mighty 16K documents assisted leveling. Minimum layer heights also differ: 0.01 mm for ELEGOO and Phrozen, 0.05 mm for Creality.
HALOT-MAGE S documents a built-in purification module. Saturn 4 Ultra 16K has no built-in purifier and is compatible with a separate Mars Mate. The Phrozen page documents no filtration and recommends a separate purifier. None of the three packages includes a wash and cure station, and the Phrozen listing publishes no itemized box list and was backordered when checked.
Not by itself. The labels name a pixel count. Compare the published pixel dimensions, the resin and the exposure profile; the catalogue records no measured print result.
These manufacturer specifications do not establish measured performance, noise, long-term reliability or running cost. We have not independently tested these products. Check current prices, stock and operating-space instructions with the seller and manufacturer.
HALOT-MAGE S 14K standalone (Creality US Store)Option: HALOT-MAGE S 14K Resin 3D Printer, printer only; the enclosure combo was shown sold out and the resin add-on is a separate selection
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Build volume in mm (X × Y × Z)
The manufacturer's published maximum build volume in millimetres.
A published maximum is not a usable size for every part; supports, orientation and plate edges reduce it. Printer body dimensions are a separate figure.
The pixel count and the marketing label the manufacturer attaches to it.
Treat 9K, 10K, 14K and 16K as names. Compare the pixel count together with the pixel size and the screen area.
Saturn 4 Ultra 16K standalone SPUS-EL-3D-S4U16 (US)15120 × 6230 pixels; marketed as 16K.Source · 2026-10-21ELEGOO: Saturn 4 Ultra 16K US product page, specifications and box listChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
The larger of the published X and Y pixel dimensions in micrometres.
Panels with non-square pixels are recorded by their larger axis so the filter stays conservative. Pixel size is not a measured surface-finish result.
Saturn 4 Ultra 16K standalone SPUS-EL-3D-S4U16 (US)19 µmPublished XY pixel size is 14 × 19 μm; the larger axis is recorded.Source · 2026-10-21ELEGOO: Saturn 4 Ultra 16K US product page, specifications and box listChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
HALOT-MAGE S 14K standalone (Creality US Store)24.8 µmPublished pixel size is 16.8 × 24.8 μm; the larger axis is recorded.Sources · 2026-10-21Creality: HALOT-MAGE S user manual on Creality WikiChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.Creality: Creality starts to sell HALOT-MAGE S launch announcementChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
The documented UV light engine, wavelength and any published power or intensity figure.
A wattage or intensity figure is a manufacturer specification, not a measured exposure. Exposure times still depend on the resin and slicer profile.
Saturn 4 Ultra 16K standalone SPUS-EL-3D-S4U16 (US)COB light source with Fresnel collimating lens.No wattage or intensity figure is published; the power requirement is 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 24 V 6 A.Source · 2026-10-21ELEGOO: Saturn 4 Ultra 16K US product page, specifications and box listChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
HALOT-MAGE S 14K standalone (Creality US Store)Third-generation LCD integral light source; the parts list names a 30 W UV lamp board; rated machine power 100 W.Sources · 2026-10-21Creality: HALOT-MAGE S user manual on Creality WikiChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.Creality: HALOT-MAGE S parts list on Creality WikiChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.Creality: Creality starts to sell HALOT-MAGE S launch announcementChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
Sonic Mighty 16K SKU 51010310801012 (Phrozen US Store)405 nm COB light source with Fresnel lens; a published intensity range of 3900-5900 with uniformity of 75 percent or more.The intensity unit is not stated on the page; power requirement and system power are listed as N/A.Source · 2026-10-21Phrozen: Sonic Mighty 16K LCD 3D Printer, Phrozen US Store listing and specificationsChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
Minimum published layer height
The lowest layer thickness in the manufacturer's supported range.
A smaller minimum does not establish that every resin or profile prints well at that setting. Read the supported range in the note.
Saturn 4 Ultra 16K standalone SPUS-EL-3D-S4U16 (US)10 µmPublished layer thickness range 0.01-0.2 mm; Z-axis accuracy 0.02 mm.Source · 2026-10-21ELEGOO: Saturn 4 Ultra 16K US product page, specifications and box listChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
HALOT-MAGE S 14K standalone (Creality US Store)50 µmPublished layer thickness range 0.05-0.2 mm.Source · 2026-10-21Creality: HALOT-MAGE S user manual on Creality WikiChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
HALOT-MAGE S 14K standalone (Creality US Store)Manual four-screw leveling with a calibration card; the platform is leveled at the factory.Source · 2026-10-21Creality: HALOT-MAGE S user manual on Creality WikiChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
Whether filtration is built in, offered as a separate accessory, or not documented.
A carbon filter is not a ventilation system or a safety certification. Follow the manufacturer's handling and ventilation instructions.
Saturn 4 Ultra 16K standalone SPUS-EL-3D-S4U16 (US)No built-in purifier; the USB port is unavailable for a purifier; compatible with the separate ELEGOO Mars Mate air purifier.Source · 2026-10-21ELEGOO: Saturn 4 Ultra 16K US product page, specifications and box listChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
HALOT-MAGE S 14K standalone (Creality US Store)Built-in air purification module with an activated carbon part; auto or manual mode in the printer settings.Sources · 2026-10-21Creality: HALOT-MAGE S user manual on Creality WikiChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.Creality: Creality starts to sell HALOT-MAGE S launch announcementChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.Creality: HALOT-MAGE S parts list on Creality WikiChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
Sonic Mighty 16K SKU 51010310801012 (Phrozen US Store)Not verified
We have not verified this value. It is not a confirmed no or zero. Check the original source or ask the manufacturer if it affects your choice.
The page documents an enclosed build chamber and a 30 °C heater but no built-in filtration; the seller FAQ recommends a separate Phrozen Air Purifier Max.Source · 2026-10-21Phrozen: Sonic Mighty 16K LCD 3D Printer, Phrozen US Store listing and specificationsChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
File transfer and connectivity
The documented ways to send print files and monitor the printer.
Wi-Fi transfer, cloud apps and cameras are separate functions. Confirm that the app or network feature you need is listed for this exact model.
Saturn 4 Ultra 16K standalone SPUS-EL-3D-S4U16 (US)USB and built-in dual-band Wi-Fi with cluster printing; AI camera with chamber light for monitoring and time-lapse.Source · 2026-10-21ELEGOO: Saturn 4 Ultra 16K US product page, specifications and box listChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
HALOT-MAGE S 14K standalone (Creality US Store)USB disk, Wi-Fi print, Creality Cloud app and Creality Cloud online.An Ethernet port is not named among the manual's print methods.Sources · 2026-10-21Creality: HALOT-MAGE S user manual on Creality WikiChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.Creality: Creality starts to sell HALOT-MAGE S launch announcementChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
Sonic Mighty 16K SKU 51010310801012 (Phrozen US Store)USB, Wi-Fi and Ethernet; Phrozen GO app for remote monitoring of multiple printers.Source · 2026-10-21Phrozen: Sonic Mighty 16K LCD 3D Printer, Phrozen US Store listing and specificationsChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
Documented slicer software
The slicing software the manufacturer names for this printer.
A named slicer is not a guarantee that every third-party slicer or resin profile is supported. Check the file format the printer reads.
The published speed figure with the conditions the manufacturer attaches to it.
Speed claims depend on a specific mode, resin, exposure and layer height. They are not comparable measurements across brands.
Saturn 4 Ultra 16K standalone SPUS-EL-3D-S4U16 (US)Up to 150 mm/h; 5.5 s per layer in fast mode under Chitubox default parameters including a 2.5 s exposure.Source · 2026-10-21ELEGOO: Saturn 4 Ultra 16K US product page, specifications and box listChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
The box contents documented for the exact US package.
Wash and cure stations, resin, air purifiers and enclosures are separate unless listed. Recheck the package before purchase.
Saturn 4 Ultra 16K standalone SPUS-EL-3D-S4U16 (US)Printer, build plate, resin tank, funnel, resin tray, USB flash disk, gloves, mask, backup screws, scraper, power adapter, tool kit and user manual.No wash and cure station, resin or air purifier is included in this option.Source · 2026-10-21ELEGOO: Saturn 4 Ultra 16K US product page, specifications and box listChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
HALOT-MAGE S 14K standalone (Creality US Store)Printer, print platform, resin vat, USB disk, screwdriver set, power cable, paper funnel, plastic blade, metal blade, one release film, calibration card, vent pipe and grease.Read from the manual's packing list image. The parts list shows that a USA standard power cord exists, but the cord supplied in this package was not verified.Sources · 2026-10-21Creality: HALOT-MAGE S user manual on Creality WikiChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.Creality: HALOT-MAGE S parts list on Creality WikiChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
Sonic Mighty 16K SKU 51010310801012 (Phrozen US Store)Not verified
We have not verified this value. It is not a confirmed no or zero. Check the original source or ask the manufacturer if it affects your choice.
The page lists only a thank-you envelope and possible partner cards; no itemized box list is published. Confirm the supplied vat, plate, tools and cord with the seller.Source · 2026-10-21Phrozen: Sonic Mighty 16K LCD 3D Printer, Phrozen US Store listing and specificationsChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.
ELEGOO states that AI detection results vary with environment, models and resin; no camera, speed or print-quality result is measured here.
The heated tank, tilt release and 16K label are manufacturer descriptions; they do not establish a measured surface finish or success rate.
HALOT-MAGE S 14K standalone (Creality US Store)
The 45 mm/h manual figure and the 150 mm/h Dynax+ claim describe different modes; neither is a measured result here.
The purification module and 14K label are manufacturer descriptions; they do not establish odor control, ventilation adequacy or a measured surface finish.
Sonic Mighty 16K SKU 51010310801012 (Phrozen US Store)
The listing title says Sonic Mighty 16K while the specification summary says Sonic Mighty Revo 16K; the page lists both 18 kg and 22.5 kg weights.
Dual failure detection, the heater and the 16K label are manufacturer descriptions; no print-quality or reliability result is measured here.
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