Photon Mono 4 vs Photon Mono M7
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Photon Mono 4 and Photon Mono M7 are two resin 3d printing in a similar class. Choose Photon Mono 4 if price matters more; choose Photon Mono M7 if work area matters more.
| Parameter |
Photon Mono 4
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
|
Photon Mono M7
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~180–250 € | 499 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 31.2 × 31.5 × 52 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 11.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 153.4 × 87 mm | 223 × 126 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 165 mm | 230 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 120 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 100 V |
| Maximum speed | 1.17 mm/min | 130 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 17 μm | 16.8 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Build area XY (short side) (mm) | 87 mm | 126 mm |
| XY resolution (µm) | 17 µm | 16.8 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. | File management and print preparation rely primarily on Anycubic Photon Workshop, which integrates optimized profiles to take advantage of the machine's reduced exposure times. The ecosystem supports network connectivity via Wi-Fi and allows remote monitoring and control through the Anycubic Cloud mobile application. While offering advanced cloud features for print queue management and firmware updates, the printer maintains full local offline operational capability. Compatibility with major third-party slicers such as ChiTuBox and Lychee Slicer is guaranteed upon manual configuration of the parameters. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Photon Mono 4 215 € vs Photon Mono M7 499 € — Photon Mono 4 wins (+132%)
- Work area: Photon Mono 4 153.4×87 mm vs Photon Mono M7 223×126 mm — Photon Mono M7 wins (+111%)
Which one to choose
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