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CONFIG:
130 W
$0.15/kWh
$20.00/kg spool
MSLA Resin (12K)Verified: 2026-01-15

Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra

Power consumption analysis, verified wattage measurements, and interactive electricity cost calculator for the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra.

Average Power
75 Watts
During active printing
Peak Warmup Power
130 Watts
Bed heating initial burst
Build Volume
218.88 x 122.88 x 220 mm
X × Y × Z printable area
Estimated Cost / Hour
$0.012
at $0.16 / kWh

Interactive Electricity Cost Calculator

Adjust printing hours and your local energy tariff to estimate daily, monthly, and annual operating costs.

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US Average: ~$0.16 • EU: ~€0.25 - €0.35 • UK: ~£0.28

hrs/day
Watts

Pre-filled from measured average operating telemetry.

Projected Operating Cost
Daily
$0.10
Monthly
$2.88
Yearly
$35.04
Energy cost represents approximately 3% to 8% of total 3D printing expenses for the Saturn 4 Ultra. The majority of expenses remain filament plastic and machine depreciation.
Source: Elegoo Official Specifications

Hardware & Build Specifications

Manufacturer
Elegoo
Motion Kinematics
MSLA Resin (12K)
Build Envelope
218.88 x 122.88 x 220 mm
Bed Construction
Laser-carved Build Plate with Tilt Release
Typical Peak Draw
130W

Frequently Asked Questions

How much electricity does the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra use per hour?

The Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra consumes an average of 75 Watts while printing. Operating it for 8 hours uses approximately 0.60 kWh, costing roughly $0.10 at standard rates ($0.16/kWh).

Why does peak power reach 130W during warmup?

During the initial 3 to 6 minute warmup phase, the heated bed and hotend run at 100% duty cycle to reach target temperature as quickly as possible. Once stabilized, power drops to the ~75W average.

How much power does the Saturn 4 Ultra use when idle or in standby?

When powered on and in standby (display on, mainboard fans idle, heaters off), it consumes roughly 5W to 15W of background electricity.

Can the Saturn 4 Ultra run on a UPS battery backup or portable power station?

Yes. Because average running draw is only ~75W, a standard 500Wh portable power station or 1000VA UPS battery can easily sustain printing for 3 to 5 hours through power outages.

Does printing ABS or ASA with a 100°C bed increase electricity cost?

Yes. Maintaining a heated bed at 100°C-110°C for engineering materials requires more continuous thermal power than printing PLA at 60°C, increasing average power draw by roughly 40W to 80W.