Anycubic Photon Mono 4 Ultra vs Elegoo Mars 4 MSLA 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Photon Mono 4 Ultra and Mars 4 MSLA 3D Printer are two resin 3d printing in a similar class. Choose Photon Mono 4 Ultra if work area matters more; choose Mars 4 MSLA 3D Printer if price matters more.
| Parameter |
Photon Mono 4 Ultra
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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Mars 4 MSLA 3D Printer
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 299 € | ~180–260 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 25.1 × 25.1 × 38.3 cm | 22.7 × 22.7 × 43.85 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 4.1 kg | 5.2 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 153.36 × 87.03 mm | 153.36 × 77.76 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 165 mm | 175 mm |
| Power (W) | 66 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 240 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 105 mm/min | — |
| Declared precision | 17 μm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Build area XY (short side) (mm) | 87.03 mm | 77.76 mm |
| XY resolution (µm) | 17 µm | 18 µm |
| Light source | Mono LCD | Mono LCD |
| Print speed (mm/h) | 105 mm/h | 70 mm/h |
| Tilt / peel system | Standard FEP | Standard FEP |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The system supports standard file formats derived from the main slicing software on the market, offering full compatibility with Anycubic Photon Workshop. The native application provides advanced tools for optimal model orientation, automatic or manual generation of complex supports, and geometric resin compensation to prevent shrinkage issues. Although the printer includes network connectivity features for optional remote monitoring of the work cycle and file transfer via local network, all fundamental configuration and printing operations remain fully accessible offline via the integrated touch screen and USB input. | The operation of the machine is primarily managed via third-party slicing software widely utilized within the resin 3D printing industry. The system natively supports file formats generated by programs such as ChiTuBox and Voxeldance Tango, offering the user the flexibility to choose their preferred interface for model preparation, support generation, and exposure parameter optimization. There is no native Wi-Fi connectivity or dedicated cloud management in this standard version; therefore, the transfer of print-ready files occurs traditionally via a USB port located on the machine body, ensuring a stable, independent, and completely offline workflow. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Photon Mono 4 Ultra 299 € vs Mars 4 MSLA 3D Printer 220 € — Mars 4 MSLA 3D Printer wins (+36%)
- Work area: Photon Mono 4 Ultra 153.36×87.03 mm vs Mars 4 MSLA 3D Printer 153.36×77.76 mm — Photon Mono 4 Ultra wins (+12%)
Which one to choose
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