Photon Mono M7 Max vs Form 3+ SLA 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Photon Mono M7 Max and Form 3+ SLA 3D Printer are not direct competitors: very different prices (~5.8×). Photon Mono M7 Max costs less (~€649) and is the entry-level choice; Form 3+ SLA 3D Printer offers more capability at a higher price (~€3750). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Photon Mono M7 Max
Anycubic
F3 · Advanced
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Form 3+ SLA 3D Printer
Formlabs
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 649 € | 3750 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 38.6 × 40.5 × 61.2 cm | 40.5 × 37.5 × 53 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 23.3 kg | 17.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 298 × 164 mm | 145 × 145 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 300 mm | 185 mm |
| Power (W) | 220 W | 220 W |
| Voltage (V) | 110 V | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 130 mm/s | — |
| Declared precision | 46 μm | 25 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Build area XY (short side) (mm) | 164 mm | 145 mm |
| XY resolution (µm) | 46 µm | 25 µm |
| Light source | Mono LCD | Laser |
| Print speed (mm/h) | 130 mm/h | — |
| Tilt / peel system | Film ACF | — |
| 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. | Print process management is handled by PreForm, a highly optimized proprietary software that automates model orientation, support generation, and slicing using advanced algorithms. PreForm offers an intuitive interface and diagnostic tools that minimize print failures. Although it is not possible to use third-party open-source slicers due to the closed nature of the ecosystem, the native integration ensures perfect calibration with original materials. The software includes network file transmission capabilities and is tightly connected to the Dashboard cloud platform, which enables remote monitoring of printers and resin consumption, without being strictly mandatory for the machine's core offline operation. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Photon Mono M7 Max 649 € vs Form 3+ SLA 3D Printer 3750 € — Photon Mono M7 Max wins (+478%)
- Work area: Photon Mono M7 Max 298×164 mm vs Form 3+ SLA 3D Printer 145×145 mm — Photon Mono M7 Max wins (+132%)
Which one to choose
Choose Form 3+ SLA 3D Printer if…
it shows no measurable advantage over Photon Mono M7 Max on the available specs: consider it on price or availability.
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