Anycubic Photon Mono 4 vs Anycubic Photon Mono 4 Ultra
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Anycubic Photon Mono 4 and Mono 4 Ultra share the 153×87 mm build area, 165 mm Z height, and 17 µm XY resolution with a monochrome LCD light source. Both belong to the mid-range F2 segment of 2024 and target hobbyists and professionals seeking a balance between precision and cost.
| Parameter |
Photon Mono 4
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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Photon Mono 4 Ultra
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~180–250 € | 299 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 25.1 × 25.1 × 38.3 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 4.1 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 153.4 × 87 mm | 153.36 × 87.03 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 165 mm | 165 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 66 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 1.17 mm/min | 105 mm/min |
| Declared precision | 17 μm | 17 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Build area XY (short side) (mm) | 87 mm | 87.03 mm |
| XY resolution (µm) | 17 µm | 17 µm |
| Light source | Mono LCD | Mono LCD |
| Print speed (mm/h) | 70.2 mm/h | 105 mm/h |
| Tilt / peel system | Standard FEP | Standard FEP |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The device is fully compatible with the main third-party slicing software options on the market, including widely popular solutions such as Chitubox and Lychee Slicer, alongside the proprietary Anycubic Photon Workshop application. This flexibility allows users to manage advanced exposure parameters, supports, and tolerance compensation without proprietary constraints. File preparation occurs primarily via offline transfer using a USB port, ensuring a stable workflow independent of active network connections. Managing print profiles for various commercial resins is highly intuitive, facilitating the optimization of layer-by-layer curing times for both standard materials and advanced formulations. | 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 differences that matter
- Price: the Mono 4 has a variable cost between 180 and 250 euros depending on the channel, while the Mono 4 Ultra has a fixed price of 299 euros.
- Print speed: 70.2 mm/h on the Mono 4, 105 mm/h on the Ultra; in practical terms the Ultra completes the same job in half the time.
- Connectivity: the Mono 4 operates only with USB transfer; the Ultra adds local network connectivity for file sending and remote control from a workstation, while maintaining offline operation.
Which one to choose
Choose Photon Mono 4 if…
The Photon Mono 4 is worthwhile when the budget is tight (€180–250) and you don't need network connectivity or high speeds: file transfer is via USB only, and print quality remains identical, with savings that can exceed 30% compared to the Ultra model.
Choose Photon Mono 4 Ultra if…
The Mono 4 Ultra is suitable for productions requiring fast cycles, thanks to the 105 mm/h print speed that cuts times by 50% compared to the 70.2 mm/h of the Mono 4, and for environments with multiple machines to manage, where network connectivity enables remote monitoring and file transfer without physical media.
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