Photon Mono M7 Max vs Form 3B+
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Photon Mono M7 Max and Form 3B+ are not direct competitors: very different prices (~7.5×). Photon Mono M7 Max costs less (~€649) and is the entry-level choice; Form 3B+ offers more capability at a higher price (~€4849). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Photon Mono M7 Max
Anycubic
F3 · Advanced
|
Form 3B+
Formlabs
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 649 € | 4849 € |
| 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. | Printer control is managed by PreForm, Formlabs' proprietary print preparation software. This application automatically optimizes model orientation, support generation, and layout arrangement, integrating specific algorithms to maximize the yield of medical resins. The system supports standard file formats such as STL and OBJ. Through the Dashboard cloud platform, users can monitor print status, track material consumption, and manage job queues remotely for entire fleets of machines. Although network connectivity (Wi-Fi and Ethernet) facilitates advanced management, the printer retains the ability to operate in local mode via data transfer via USB. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Photon Mono M7 Max 649 € vs Form 3B+ 4849 € — Photon Mono M7 Max wins (+647%)
- Work area: Photon Mono M7 Max 298×164 mm vs Form 3B+ 145×145 mm — Photon Mono M7 Max wins (+132%)
Which one to choose
Choose Form 3B+ 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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