Photon Mono 4 vs Photon Mono M7 Max
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Photon Mono 4 and Photon Mono M7 Max are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3×). Photon Mono 4 costs less (~€215) and is the entry-level choice; Photon Mono M7 Max offers more capability at a higher price (~€649). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Photon Mono 4
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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Photon Mono M7 Max
Anycubic
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~180–250 € | 649 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 38.6 × 40.5 × 61.2 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 23.3 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 153.4 × 87 mm | 298 × 164 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 165 mm | 300 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 220 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 110 V |
| Maximum speed | 1.17 mm/min | 130 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 17 μm | 46 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Build area XY (short side) (mm) | 87 mm | 164 mm |
| XY resolution (µm) | 17 µm | 46 µm |
| Light source | Mono LCD | Mono LCD |
| Print speed (mm/h) | 70.2 mm/h | 130 mm/h |
| Tilt / peel system | Standard FEP | Film ACF |
| 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. | Workflow control is managed by Anycubic Photon Workshop, a proprietary software optimized for advanced exposure parameters and support management. The machine also ensures complete operational flexibility through compatibility with leading third-party slicing programs, such as ChiTuBox and Lychee Slicer. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi modules and USB ports for flexible file transfer, supporting remote project uploads via the dedicated mobile application for constant progress monitoring. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Photon Mono 4 215 € vs Photon Mono M7 Max 649 € — Photon Mono 4 wins (+202%)
- Work area: Photon Mono 4 153.4×87 mm vs Photon Mono M7 Max 298×164 mm — Photon Mono M7 Max wins (+266%)
Which one to choose
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