Comparing Creality Ender-3 S1 Pro and Elegoo Saturn 2

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Experts recommend Creality Ender-3 S1 Pro more than Elegoo Saturn 2

As of 3 Jun 2023, experts prefer Creality Ender-3 S1 Pro over Elegoo Saturn 2, but both 3D Printers have solid expert endorsements.

As per this month's meta ranking, Creality Ender-3 S1 Pro received 3 recommendations: from 3d Sourced (16 May 2023), Tom's Hardware (20 May 2023) and PCMag (20 May 2023). By contrast, Elegoo Saturn 2 received only 2 recommendations from CNET (27 May 2023) and All3DP (9 May 2023).

Rank	Change	Price	3D Printer	CNET	Omnicore	3d Sourced	Tom's Guide	Tom's Hardware	Digital Trends	PCMag	TechRadar	Popular Mechanics	All3DP
4	-	$459	Creality Ender-3 S1 Pro The Creality Ender-3 S1 Pro is a versatile and reliable 3D printer with automatic bed leveling, a direct-drive dual-gear extruder, and a 4.3-inch color touchscreen, suitable for hobbyists, makers, and small businesses.	-	-	7	-	1	-	4	-	-	-
30	+3	$450	Elegoo Saturn 2 The Elegoo Saturn 2 3D printer is a highly praised resin-based printer that offers exceptional print quality, consistency, and compatibility with a wide range of resins, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.	10	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	15

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Endorsement summary:

On 16 May 2023 3d Sourced ranked Creality Ender-3 S1 Pro as #7

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#7 out of 19 Creality Ender-3 S1 Pro
Best for $500: FDM

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Source: www.3dsourced.com
On 20 May 2023 Tom's Hardware ranked Creality Ender-3 S1 Pro as #1

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#1 out of 15 Creality Ender-3 S1 Pro
Best 3D Printer Overall

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Source: www.tomshardware.com
On 20 May 2023 PCMag ranked Creality Ender-3 S1 Pro as #4

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#4 out of 11 Creality Ender-3 S1 Pro
Best Budget 3D Printer for DIYers

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Source: www.pcmag.com
On 27 May 2023 CNET ranked Elegoo Saturn 2 as #10

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#10 out of 14 Elegoo Saturn 2
The best resin experience right now

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Source: www.cnet.com
On 9 May 2023 All3DP ranked Elegoo Saturn 2 as #15

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#15 out of 16 Elegoo Saturn 2
Mid-Sized Resin

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Source: all3dp.com

After counting and adding up the 115 expert endorsements of the June rankings, Creality Ender-3 S1 Pro outranks Elegoo Saturn 2. This is not to say that Elegoo Saturn 2 is a bad option. Like Creality Ender-3 S1 Pro, it is recommended by experts, but less.

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Creality Ender-3 S1 Pro

Elegoo Saturn 2

Customers like Elegoo Saturn 2 way more

At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.

Creality Ender-3 S1 Pro
Elegoo Saturn 2

Consumer score (CS) is a normalized computed representation of customers' sentiment towards a product.
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.

Elegoo Saturn 2, the cheaper option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Creality Ender-3 S1 Pro.

As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling 3d printer receives a consumer score of 7.4 (good). Elegoo Saturn 2 ranks higher than that and Creality Ender-3 S1 Pro ranks lower than that.

Creality Ender-3 S1 Pro	In comparison: Creality Ender-3 S1 Pro ranks #58 out of 81. Go to rankings Read reviews 6.4 Average
Elegoo Saturn 2	In comparison: Elegoo Saturn 2 ranks #20 out of 81. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings Read reviews 8.5 Great
Median best-selling 3D Printer	In comparison: FlashForge Finder ranks #41 out of 81. Go to rankings Read reviews 7.4 Good

Creality Ender-3 S1 Pro customer reviews
Elegoo Saturn 2 customer reviews

Creality Ender-3 S1 Pro is more popular than Elegoo Saturn 2

It's fairly safe to say that Creality Ender-3 S1 Pro is a more popular 3d printer than Elegoo Saturn 2, based on its 300+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.

To consider

Customers who view Creality Ender-3 S1 Pro and Elegoo Saturn 2 often consider Anycubic Vyper, a more popular, cheaper option.


Anycubic Vyper	$430	In comparison: Anycubic Vyper ranks #52 out of 81. Go to rankings Read reviews 6.6 Good	3 expert recommendations	Cheaper More Popular
Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K	$450	In comparison: Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K ranks #50 out of 81. Go to rankings Read reviews 6.8 Good	2 expert recommendations
Elegoo Saturn 2	$450	In comparison: Elegoo Saturn 2 ranks #20 out of 81. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings Read reviews 8.5 Great	2 expert recommendations

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Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.

As can be seen below, Creality Ender-3 S1 Pro outranks Elegoo Saturn 2 by 26 positions. This indicates that, as of 3 Jun 2023, Creality Ender-3 S1 Pro is more critically acclaimed than Elegoo Saturn 2.

Rank	Change	Price	3D Printer	CNET	Omnicore	3d Sourced	Tom's Guide	Tom's Hardware	Digital Trends	PCMag	TechRadar	Popular Mechanics	All3DP
1	-	Check price	Bambu Lab P1P The Bambu Lab P1P 3D printer is a high-performance machine with advanced features, capable of handling complex geometries and a variety of materials, suitable for professional and hobbyist use.	1	-	-	-	2	-	-	2	-	1
2	-	$850	Original Prusa i3 MK3S+ The Original Prusa i3 MK3S+ is a versatile and reliable 3D printer with advanced features and specifications, making it an excellent choice for prototyping, small-scale production, and hobbyist projects.	2	-	12	-	9	-	1	-	-	-
3	-	$269	Creality Ender 3 V2 The Creality Ender 3 V2 is an affordable and reliable 3D printer that produces high-quality prints and is suitable for hobbyists, makers, and small businesses.	-	3	1	-	-	-	-	-	4	-
4	-	$459	Creality Ender-3 S1 Pro The Creality Ender-3 S1 Pro is a versatile and reliable 3D printer with automatic bed leveling, a direct-drive dual-gear extruder, and a 4.3-inch color touchscreen, suitable for hobbyists, makers, and small businesses.	-	-	7	-	1	-	4	-	-	-
5	+4	$1800	LulzBot Mini 2 The LulzBot Mini 2 is a versatile and reliable 3D printer that produces high-quality prints with a wide range of materials and an easy-to-use interface.	-	8	-	-	-	2	11	-	-	-
6	-1	$430	Anycubic Vyper The Anycubic Vyper 3D printer is a versatile and reliable printer with a large build volume, user-friendly interface, and compatibility with various materials, making it ideal for hobbyists, makers, and small businesses.	5	-	8	-	-	-	5	-	-	-
7	-	$1999	Dremel Digilab 3D45 The Dremel Digilab 3D45 3D Printer is a reliable and consistent printer that delivers exceptional print quality and accuracy, making it an excellent choice for professionals and small businesses.	-	7	-	-	-	-	7	-	5	-
8	+2	Check price	FormLabs Form 3 The FormLabs Form 3 3D printer is a reliable and user-friendly machine that produces high-quality prints with fine details and smooth surfaces, making it ideal for designers, engineers, and architects, but its limited build volume may be a limiting factor for those who need to print larger objects.	-	-	17	-	-	1	-	-	-	-
9	+2	$299	Toybox 3D 1-Touch The Toybox 3D 1-Touch printer is a user-friendly and reliable 3D printer designed for children and beginners, with a simple one-touch interface, access to a large library of printable toys and projects, and compatibility with safe and biodegradable PLA filaments.	-	-	4	8	-	-	10	-	-	-
10	+3	Check price	Creality Ender 3 S1 The Creality Ender 3 S1 is an affordable and reliable 3D printer that produces high-quality prints with advanced features, making it ideal for hobbyists, makers, and small businesses.	3	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	2
11	+3	Check price	Elegoo Mars 2 Pro The Elegoo Mars 2 Pro is a resin-based 3D printer with high print accuracy, a monochrome LCD screen, a larger build volume, and an integrated air filtration unit, making it an excellent option for hobbyists, designers, and small businesses.	-	-	3	-	3	-	-	-	-	-
12	+7	$200	Monoprice MP Mini Delta The Monoprice MP Mini Delta 3D Printer is a reliable and affordable option for hobbyists, students, and small businesses that offers high precision, fast printing, and compatibility with multiple filament types.	-	-	-	-	-	3	3	-	-	-
13	+8	Check price	Original Prusa Mini The Original Prusa Mini 3D Printer is a reliable and versatile printer suitable for hobbyists, educators, and small businesses that consistently produces high-quality prints with modern features.	-	-	6	-	-	-	2	-	-	-
14	+1	$300	Anycubic Kobra The Anycubic Kobra 3D printer is a reliable and affordable option for hobbyists and small businesses looking to produce high-quality prints with a maximum resolution of 0.05 mm and features such as automatic print bed leveling, direct drive extruder, and filament runout detection.	-	-	5	-	-	-	-	-	-	3
19	-13	Check price	Ankermake M5 The Ankermake M5 3D printer is a reliable and versatile printer with a mid-range build volume, maximum resolution of 50 microns, and several user-friendly features, making it ideal for users who prioritize speed, ease of use, and premium features in their 3D printing experience.	4	-	-	-	-	-	6	-	-	-
20	+2	Check price	Anycubic Photon Mono X The Anycubic Photon Mono X 3D printer is a reliable and easy-to-use resin-based printer with a large build volume and high-quality prints, making it suitable for professionals and hobbyists.	-	-	9	4	-	-	-	-	-	-
21	+2	$280	Anycubic Photon Mono The Anycubic Photon Mono 3D printer is a reliable and high-quality resin printer suitable for creating detailed models, figurines, and other small objects with high precision and detail.	9	-	-	-	-	4	-	-	-	-
22	-2	Check price	MakerBot Replicator+ The MakerBot Replicator+ 3D printer is a reliable and accurate option for professionals who require faster and more precise printing, as well as easier management and monitoring of projects through the powerful software solution.	-	-	-	-	-	-	8	-	6	-
23	+2	Check price	Prusa Mini Plus The Prusa Mini Plus 3D printer is a reliable and user-friendly machine with advanced features, making it ideal for hobbyists, educators, and small businesses.	8	-	-	6	-	-	-	-	-	-
24	-	$750	Anycubic Kobra Max The Anycubic Kobra Max 3D printer is a reliable and versatile option with a large build volume, automatic bed leveling, and compatibility with a wide range of filaments, making it suitable for hobbyists, makers, and small businesses.	6	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	8
25	+1	Check price	Elegoo Neptune 3 Pro The Elegoo Neptune 3 Pro 3D printer is a versatile and reliable option with high-quality print resolution, dual Z-axis leadscrews, automatic build platform leveling, and compatibility with a wide range of materials.	7	-	-	-	7	-	-	-	-	-
26	+1	$699	FlashForge Adventurer 4 The FlashForge Adventurer 4 is a versatile and reliable 3D printer suitable for a variety of use cases, producing excellent quality prints with complex geometries and intricate details, and offering advanced features and tools for easy use.	11	-	-	5	-	-	-	-	-	-
27	+2	$599	Flashforge Creator Pro 2 The Flashforge Creator Pro 2 is a high-end 3D printer with a dual extruder system, multiple filament support, and a maximum resolution of 50 microns, making it suitable for a variety of use cases.	-	-	14	-	-	-	-	-	-	6
28	+3	$450	Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K The Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K is a resin-based 3D printer with the highest resolution on the market, making it ideal for printing intricate miniatures and bust sculpts with extreme precision.	-	-	-	-	10	-	-	-	-	11
29	-17	Check price	Snapmaker 2.0 A350 The Snapmaker 2.0 A350 3D printer is a versatile and reliable 3-in-1 modular printer that offers 3D printing, laser cutting, and CNC machining capabilities, with a large build volume and high print accuracy, making it ideal for engineering projects, prototyping, and small-scale manufacturing.	-	-	15	-	-	-	-	-	-	9
30	+3	$450	Elegoo Saturn 2 The Elegoo Saturn 2 3D printer is a highly praised resin-based printer that offers exceptional print quality, consistency, and compatibility with a wide range of resins, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.	10	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	15
31	-3	$6950	Ultimaker S5 The Ultimaker S5 is a high-quality 3D printer with exceptional print quality, a large build volume, and advanced features, making it suitable for a variety of use cases.	-	-	19	-	-	-	9	-	-	-
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [10]

90

Total expert reviews: 10

with a score: 4
without a score: 6

Highest score by 3dprintbeginner.com	94
Average score based on 10 reviews	90
Lowest score by clevercreations.org	84

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20

Expert reviews [10]

91

Total expert reviews: 10

with a score: 4
without a score: 6

Highest score by 3dwithus.com	94
Average score based on 10 reviews	91
Lowest score by All3DP	90

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20

From Seller:

🏆【300°C High-temp Nozzle】:The brand new nozzle made of brass can stand up to 300°C printing temperature, and it is compatible with multiple filaments, such as PLA, ABS, PVA, Wood, TPU, PETG, and PA, providing more possibilities for creation.
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From Seller:

【8K Ultra-High Resolution】7680x4320 pixels LCD screen is packed into Saturn 2, enable to print out works at 28µm high XY resolution, and render the tiniest of features in lifelike detail. All of the prints’ surfaces will be clean and smooth
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From Manufacturer Manufacturer-provided product description, urls and documents.

Official Urls:

https://www.elegoo.com/products/elegoo-saturn-2-8k... Report

Model Numbers: US-OP-3D-MST2

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Creality Ender-3 S1 Pro is a popular option in the middle of the 3D printers price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling 3D printers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K or Anycubic Vyper .

Creality Ender-3 S1 Pro is $99.01 more expensive than an average 3D printer ($359.99).

Elegoo Saturn 2 is a popular option in the middle of the 3D printers price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling 3D printers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K or Anycubic Vyper .

Elegoo Saturn 2 is $90 more expensive than the average 3D printer ($359.99).