Photon Mono 4 vs Form 4B
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Photon Mono 4 and Form 4B are not direct competitors: very different prices (~25.6×). Photon Mono 4 costs less (~€215) and is the entry-level choice; Form 4B offers more capability at a higher price (~€5499). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Photon Mono 4
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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Form 4B
Formlabs
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~180–250 € | 5499 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 39.8 × 36.7 × 55.4 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 18.3 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 153.4 × 87 mm | 200 × 125 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 165 mm | 210 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 480 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 1.17 mm/min | 100 |
| Declared precision | 17 μm | 50 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Build area XY (short side) (mm) | 87 mm | 125 mm |
| XY resolution (µm) | 17 µm | 50 µm |
| Light source | Mono LCD | Mono LCD |
| Print speed (mm/h) | 70.2 mm/h | 100 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. | Print job management is handled by the proprietary PreForm software, which enables automatic model layout, optimized orientation, and guided generation of retention supports. The program integrates preconfigured and validated print profiles for all proprietary materials, reducing the need for manual calibrations by the user. Through the Dashboard cloud platform, users can remotely monitor production progress, manage print queues for multiple devices, and analyze material consumption. The software architecture requires a network connection for advanced monitoring features, but it also allows files to be transferred via local USB, Ethernet, or Wi-Fi connections, ensuring operational flexibility inside the laboratory. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Photon Mono 4 215 € vs Form 4B 5499 € — Photon Mono 4 wins (+2458%)
- Work area: Photon Mono 4 153.4×87 mm vs Form 4B 200×125 mm — Form 4B wins (+87%)
Which one to choose
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