Photon Mono 4 Ultra vs Form 4BL Medical Resin 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Photon Mono 4 Ultra and Form 4BL Medical Resin 3D Printer are not direct competitors: different use classes (F2 vs F4), very different prices (~38.5×). Photon Mono 4 Ultra costs less (~€299) and is the entry-level choice; Form 4BL Medical Resin 3D Printer offers more capability at a higher price (~€11499). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Photon Mono 4 Ultra
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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Form 4BL Medical Resin 3D Printer
Formlabs
F4 · Semi-professional
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F4 — Semi-professional |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 299 € | 11499 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 25.1 × 25.1 × 38.3 cm | 66.4 × 52.8 × 79.4 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 4.1 kg | 58.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 153.36 × 87.03 mm | 353 × 196 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 165 mm | 350 mm |
| Power (W) | 66 W | 900 W |
| Voltage (V) | 240 V | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 105 mm/min | 80 |
| Declared precision | 17 μm | 46 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Build area XY (short side) (mm) | 87.03 mm | 196 mm |
| XY resolution (µm) | 17 µm | 46 µm |
| Light source | Mono LCD | Mono LCD |
| Print speed (mm/h) | 105 mm/h | 80 mm/h |
| Tilt / peel system | Standard FEP | Tilt |
| 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 management is handled by the proprietary PreForm software, a well-proven tool that automatically optimizes model orientation, support generation, and build area layout. PreForm integrates natively with popular medical and dental CAD workflows, supporting standard formats such as STL and OBJ. The system offers advanced algorithms to calculate specific print parameters for each Formlabs resin. Connectivity is comprehensive, featuring options via USB, Ethernet, and local Wi-Fi. Although the Dashboard cloud platform is available for remote production monitoring and fleet management, the printer remains fully operational offline, ensuring the security of sensitive data within clinical environments. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Photon Mono 4 Ultra 299 € vs Form 4BL Medical Resin 3D Printer 11499 € — Photon Mono 4 Ultra wins (+3746%)
- Work area: Photon Mono 4 Ultra 153.36×87.03 mm vs Form 4BL Medical Resin 3D Printer 353×196 mm — Form 4BL Medical Resin 3D Printer wins (+418%)
Which one to choose
Choose Form 4BL Medical Resin 3D Printer if…
you value work area. It is the one with the largest build area in its class.
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