Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Max vs Elegoo Mars 4 MSLA 3D Printer

Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing

In brief

Photon Mono M7 Max and Mars 4 MSLA 3D Printer are two resin 3d printing in a similar class. Choose Photon Mono M7 Max if work area matters more; choose Mars 4 MSLA 3D Printer if price matters more.

Parameter
Awards
Identity
Launch year 2024 2023
Use tier F3 — Advanced F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) 649 € ~180–260 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 38.6 × 40.5 × 61.2 cm 22.7 × 22.7 × 43.85 cm
Weight (kg) 23.3 kg 5.2 kg
Work area (mm) 298 × 164 mm 153.36 × 77.76 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 300 mm 175 mm
Power (W) 220 W
Voltage (V) 110 V
Maximum speed 130 mm/s
Declared precision 46 μm
Category specs
Build area XY (short side) (mm) 164 mm 77.76 mm
XY resolution (µm) 46 µm 18 µm
Light source Mono LCD Mono LCD
Print speed (mm/h) 130 mm/h 70 mm/h
Tilt / peel system Film ACF Standard FEP
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No
Software notes Workflow control is managed by Anycubic Photon Workshop, a proprietary software optimized for advanced exposure parameters and support management. The machine also ensures complete operational flexibility through compatibility with leading third-party slicing programs, such as ChiTuBox and Lychee Slicer. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi modules and USB ports for flexible file transfer, supporting remote project uploads via the dedicated mobile application for constant progress monitoring. The operation of the machine is primarily managed via third-party slicing software widely utilized within the resin 3D printing industry. The system natively supports file formats generated by programs such as ChiTuBox and Voxeldance Tango, offering the user the flexibility to choose their preferred interface for model preparation, support generation, and exposure parameter optimization. There is no native Wi-Fi connectivity or dedicated cloud management in this standard version; therefore, the transfer of print-ready files occurs traditionally via a USB port located on the machine body, ensuring a stable, independent, and completely offline workflow.

MakerSpecs Awards

Photon Mono M7 Max

Best price Advanced

The lowest list price among advanced Resin 3D printing machines: €649. The second cheapest starts at €899. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)

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Mars 4 MSLA 3D Printer

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The differences that matter

  • Price: Photon Mono M7 Max 649 € vs Mars 4 MSLA 3D Printer 220 € — Mars 4 MSLA 3D Printer wins (+195%)
  • Work area: Photon Mono M7 Max 298×164 mm vs Mars 4 MSLA 3D Printer 153.36×77.76 mm — Photon Mono M7 Max wins (+310%)

Which one to choose

Choose Photon Mono M7 Max if…

you value work area.

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Choose Mars 4 MSLA 3D Printer if…

you value price.

See the Mars 4 MSLA 3D Printer sheet →

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