Photon Mono 4 Ultra vs Form 3B+
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Photon Mono 4 Ultra and Form 3B+ are not direct competitors: very different prices (~16.2×). Photon Mono 4 Ultra costs less (~€299) and is the entry-level choice; Form 3B+ offers more capability at a higher price (~€4849). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Photon Mono 4 Ultra
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
|
Form 3B+
Formlabs
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 299 € | 4849 € |
| 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. | Printer control is managed by PreForm, Formlabs' proprietary print preparation software. This application automatically optimizes model orientation, support generation, and layout arrangement, integrating specific algorithms to maximize the yield of medical resins. The system supports standard file formats such as STL and OBJ. Through the Dashboard cloud platform, users can monitor print status, track material consumption, and manage job queues remotely for entire fleets of machines. Although network connectivity (Wi-Fi and Ethernet) facilitates advanced management, the printer retains the ability to operate in local mode via data transfer via USB. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Photon Mono 4 Ultra 299 € vs Form 3B+ 4849 € — Photon Mono 4 Ultra wins (+1522%)
- Work area: Photon Mono 4 Ultra 153.36×87.03 mm vs Form 3B+ 145×145 mm — Form 3B+ wins (+58%)
Which one to choose
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