Photon Mono 4 vs Photon P1 Max
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Photon P1 Max leads on the measurable specs (starting with work area), while Photon Mono 4 shows no advantage of its own. Choose Photon P1 Max, unless non-technical factors (availability, support, ecosystem) tip the balance.
| Parameter |
Photon Mono 4
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
|
Photon P1 Max
Anycubic
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~180–250 € | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Work area (mm) | 153.4 × 87 mm | 285.5 × 214 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 165 mm | 300 mm |
| Maximum speed | 1.17 mm/min | — |
| Declared precision | 17 μm | 24.8 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Build area XY (short side) (mm) | 87 mm | 214 mm |
| XY resolution (µm) | 17 µm | 24.8 µm |
| Light source | Mono LCD | Mono LCD |
| Print speed (mm/h) | 70.2 mm/h | — |
| Tilt / peel system | 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 file formats generated by the most popular third-party print preparation software, such as ChiTuBox and LycheeSlicer, ensuring operational flexibility and a consolidated workflow. The manufacturer also provides Anycubic Photon Workshop, the proprietary application optimized to fine-tune exposure parameters, manage advanced supports, and fully exploit the screen's pixel density without slowing down layer calculation. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Photon Mono 4 153.4×87 mm vs Photon P1 Max 285.5×214 mm — Photon P1 Max wins (+358%)
Which one to choose
Choose Photon Mono 4 if…
it shows no measurable advantage over Photon P1 Max on the available specs: consider it on price or availability.
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