Anycubic Photon Mono 4 vs Elegoo Mars 4 Ultra MSLA 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Photon Mono 4 leads on the available specs (starting with price); Mars 4 Ultra MSLA 3D Printer makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case.
| Parameter |
Photon Mono 4
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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Mars 4 Ultra MSLA 3D Printer
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~180–250 € | 329 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 22.7 × 22.7 × 44.35 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 7.1 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 153.4 × 87 mm | 153.36 × 77.76 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 165 mm | 165 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 72 W |
| Maximum speed | 1.17 mm/min | — |
| Declared precision | 17 μm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Build area XY (short side) (mm) | 87 mm | 77.76 mm |
| XY resolution (µm) | 17 µm | 18 µm |
| Light source | Mono LCD | Mono LCD |
| Print speed (mm/h) | 70.2 mm/h | 150 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 utilizes an open software ecosystem, ensuring compatibility with the main slicing programs on the market, including ChituBox and Voxeldance Tango. The machine integrates built-in Wi-Fi connectivity for the remote transfer of print files via the official application or compatible software, eliminating the need to use physical USB drives for every operation. The internal firmware is based on an optimized version of Linux, which improves the responsiveness of the user interface on the built-in touch screen display and optimizes the handling of complex data originating from 9K files. Exposure parameters and resin profiles can be managed directly from the chosen software, offering precise control over curing times and axis movement speeds. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Photon Mono 4 215 € vs Mars 4 Ultra MSLA 3D Printer 329 € — Photon Mono 4 wins (+53%)
- Work area: Photon Mono 4 153.4×87 mm vs Mars 4 Ultra MSLA 3D Printer 153.36×77.76 mm — Photon Mono 4 wins (+12%)
Which one to choose
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