Anycubic Photon Mono 4 vs Elegoo Mars 5 MSLA 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Mars 5 MSLA 3D Printer is the cheapest in its class. Mars 5 MSLA 3D Printer leads on the available specs (starting with price); Photon Mono 4 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 5 MSLA 3D Printer
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~180–250 € | ~169–199 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 23 × 23 × 43.35 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 5.2 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 153.4 × 87 mm | 143.43 × 89.6 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 165 mm | 150 mm |
| Maximum speed | 1.17 mm/min | — |
| Declared precision | 17 μm | 35 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Build area XY (short side) (mm) | 87 mm | 89.6 mm |
| XY resolution (µm) | 17 µm | 35 µm |
| Light source | Mono LCD | Mono LCD |
| Print speed (mm/h) | 70.2 mm/h | 70 mm/h |
| Tilt / peel system | Standard FEP | 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 device supports the leading slicing programs on the market, including Chitubox and Voxeldance Tango, ensuring high flexibility in print file preparation. Integration with these software tools allows optimal management of resin exposure parameters, support generation, and production time optimization. Since there is no mandatory dependence on proprietary cloud platforms, users retain full local control over their workflows via USB file transfer. This feature ensures maximum project confidentiality and operational continuity even without a stable internet connection, making file management simple, secure, and immediate for any level of experience. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Photon Mono 4 215 € vs Mars 5 MSLA 3D Printer 184 € — Mars 5 MSLA 3D Printer wins (+17%)
Which one to choose
Choose Mars 5 MSLA 3D Printer if…
you value price. It is the cheapest in its class.
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