Photon Mono 4 vs Photon Mono 4 Ultra
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Photon Mono 4 leads on the measurable specs (starting with price), while Photon Mono 4 Ultra shows no advantage of its own. Choose Photon Mono 4, unless non-technical factors (availability, support, ecosystem) tip the balance.
| Parameter |
Photon Mono 4
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
|
Photon Mono 4 Ultra
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| 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: Photon Mono 4 215 € vs Photon Mono 4 Ultra 299 € — Photon Mono 4 wins (+39%)
Which one to choose
Choose Photon Mono 4 Ultra if…
it shows no measurable advantage over Photon Mono 4 on the available specs: consider it on price or availability.
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