Photon Mono 4 Ultra vs Form 3+ SLA 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Photon Mono 4 Ultra and Form 3+ SLA 3D Printer are not direct competitors: very different prices (~12.5×). Photon Mono 4 Ultra costs less (~€299) and is the entry-level choice; Form 3+ SLA 3D Printer offers more capability at a higher price (~€3750). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Photon Mono 4 Ultra
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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Form 3+ SLA 3D Printer
Formlabs
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 299 € | 3750 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 25.1 × 25.1 × 38.3 cm | 40.5 × 37.5 × 53 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 4.1 kg | 17.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 153.36 × 87.03 mm | 145 × 145 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 165 mm | 185 mm |
| Power (W) | 66 W | 220 W |
| Voltage (V) | 240 V | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 105 mm/min | — |
| Declared precision | 17 μm | 25 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Build area XY (short side) (mm) | 87.03 mm | 145 mm |
| XY resolution (µm) | 17 µm | 25 µm |
| Light source | Mono LCD | Laser |
| Print speed (mm/h) | 105 mm/h | — |
| Tilt / peel system | 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. | Print process management is handled by PreForm, a highly optimized proprietary software that automates model orientation, support generation, and slicing using advanced algorithms. PreForm offers an intuitive interface and diagnostic tools that minimize print failures. Although it is not possible to use third-party open-source slicers due to the closed nature of the ecosystem, the native integration ensures perfect calibration with original materials. The software includes network file transmission capabilities and is tightly connected to the Dashboard cloud platform, which enables remote monitoring of printers and resin consumption, without being strictly mandatory for the machine's core offline operation. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Photon Mono 4 Ultra 299 € vs Form 3+ SLA 3D Printer 3750 € — Photon Mono 4 Ultra wins (+1154%)
- Work area: Photon Mono 4 Ultra 153.36×87.03 mm vs Form 3+ SLA 3D Printer 145×145 mm — Form 3+ SLA 3D Printer wins (+58%)
Which one to choose
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