Anycubic Photon Mono 4 vs Formlabs Form 4L MSLA 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Photon Mono 4 and Form 4L MSLA 3D Printer are not direct competitors: very different prices (~58.1×). Photon Mono 4 costs less (~€215) and is the entry-level choice; Form 4L MSLA 3D Printer offers more capability at a higher price (~€12500). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Photon Mono 4
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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Form 4L MSLA 3D Printer
Formlabs
F2 · Intermediate
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| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~180–250 € | ~11000–14000 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 66.4 × 52.8 × 79.4 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 58.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 153.4 × 87 mm | 353 × 196 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 165 mm | 350 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 900 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 1.17 mm/min | 80 |
| Declared precision | 17 μm | 46 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Build area XY (short side) (mm) | 87 mm | 196 mm |
| XY resolution (µm) | 17 µm | 46 µm |
| Light source | Mono LCD | Mono LCD |
| Print speed (mm/h) | 70.2 mm/h | 80 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. | Workflow management relies on a proprietary software ecosystem developed to optimize model preparation and machine control. The slicing software performs advanced calculations for automatic part orientation and optimized support generation, minimizing material consumption and facilitating post-print removal. Integration with remote monitoring platforms allows users to supervise job progress, residual resin levels, and hardware diagnostics via local networks or dedicated tools. Regular firmware updates ensure continuous refinement of printing parameters for the various supported materials, ensuring maximum compatibility and operational stability throughout the device's entire lifecycle. |
MakerSpecs Awards
Photon Mono 4
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Form 4L MSLA 3D Printer
Largest work area Intermediate
The largest work area among intermediate Resin 3D printing machines: 692 cm².
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Price: Photon Mono 4 215 € vs Form 4L MSLA 3D Printer 12500 € — Photon Mono 4 wins (+5714%)
- Work area: Photon Mono 4 153.4×87 mm vs Form 4L MSLA 3D Printer 353×196 mm — Form 4L MSLA 3D Printer wins (+418%)
Which one to choose
Choose Form 4L MSLA 3D Printer if…
you value work area. It is the one with the largest build area in its class.
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