Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Max vs Elegoo Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer

Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing

In brief

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

Parameter
Awards
Identity
Launch year 2024 2023
Use tier F3 — Advanced F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) 649 € 399 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 38.6 × 40.5 × 61.2 cm 30.59 × 27.3 × 56.73 cm
Weight (kg) 23.3 kg 11 kg
Work area (mm) 298 × 164 mm 218.88 × 122.88 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 300 mm 250 mm
Power (W) 220 W 144 W
Voltage (V) 110 V
Maximum speed 130 mm/s
Declared precision 46 μm
Category specs
Build area XY (short side) (mm) 164 mm 122.88 mm
XY resolution (µm) 46 µm 19 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 device supports major third-party slicing software widely utilized in the industry, such as ChiTuBox and Voxeldance Tango, providing users with extensive flexibility during file preparation. Through these programs, exposure parameters, support generation, and lifting speeds can be granularly managed, optimizing the printing process based on the specific resins deployed. Processed files are transferred to the machine primarily via the USB interface located on the chassis side, ensuring standalone operation independent of a computer and removing the need for a constant network connection. The absence of a native Wi-Fi module or dedicated cloud integration excludes remote management or camera monitoring, focusing the user experience on a stable, local, and time-tested 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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Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer

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The differences that matter

  • Price: Photon Mono M7 Max 649 € vs Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer 399 € — Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer wins (+63%)
  • Work area: Photon Mono M7 Max 298×164 mm vs Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer 218.88×122.88 mm — Photon Mono M7 Max wins (+82%)

Which one to choose

Choose Photon Mono M7 Max if…

you value work area.

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Choose Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer if…

you value price.

See the Saturn 3 Resin 3D Printer sheet →

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