Anycubic Photon Mono 4 vs Elegoo Jupiter 2 Large-Format Resin 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Photon Mono 4 and Jupiter 2 Large-Format Resin 3D Printer are not direct competitors: very different prices (~4.2×). Photon Mono 4 costs less (~€215) and is the entry-level choice; Jupiter 2 Large-Format Resin 3D Printer offers more capability at a higher price (~€899). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Photon Mono 4
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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Jupiter 2 Large-Format Resin 3D Printer
Elegoo
F3 · Advanced
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~180–250 € | 899 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 49.8 × 35.8 × 75 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 40 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 153.4 × 87 mm | 302.4 × 161.98 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 165 mm | 300 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 180 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 110 V |
| Maximum speed | 1.17 mm/min | 70 mm/min |
| Declared precision | 17 μm | 26 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Build area XY (short side) (mm) | 87 mm | 161.98 mm |
| XY resolution (µm) | 17 µm | 26 µm |
| Light source | Mono LCD | Mono LCD |
| Print speed (mm/h) | 70.2 mm/h | 70 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. | The system natively supports files generated by the most widespread industrial and commercial slicing applications, such as ChituBox and Voxeldance Tango. Built-in networking features allow for remote monitoring and file transfers via integrated Wi-Fi or a dedicated Ethernet interface, simplifying deployment within connected digital manufacturing pipelines. Firmware updates are regularly released by the manufacturer via downloadable files for USB installation, ensuring continuous optimization of curing algorithms and broad compatibility with newly developed photosensitive polymer resins. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Photon Mono 4 215 € vs Jupiter 2 Large-Format Resin 3D Printer 899 € — Photon Mono 4 wins (+318%)
- Work area: Photon Mono 4 153.4×87 mm vs Jupiter 2 Large-Format Resin 3D Printer 302.4×161.98 mm — Jupiter 2 Large-Format Resin 3D Printer wins (+267%)
Which one to choose
Choose Jupiter 2 Large-Format Resin 3D Printer if…
you value work area.
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