Photon Mono M7 Max vs Form 4B
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Photon Mono M7 Max and Form 4B are not direct competitors: very different prices (~8.5×). Photon Mono M7 Max costs less (~€649) and is the entry-level choice; Form 4B offers more capability at a higher price (~€5499). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Photon Mono M7 Max
Anycubic
F3 · Advanced
|
Form 4B
Formlabs
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 649 € | 5499 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 38.6 × 40.5 × 61.2 cm | 39.8 × 36.7 × 55.4 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 23.3 kg | 18.3 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 298 × 164 mm | 200 × 125 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 300 mm | 210 mm |
| Power (W) | 220 W | 480 W |
| Voltage (V) | 110 V | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 130 mm/s | 100 |
| Declared precision | 46 μm | 50 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Build area XY (short side) (mm) | 164 mm | 125 mm |
| XY resolution (µm) | 46 µm | 50 µm |
| Light source | Mono LCD | Mono LCD |
| Print speed (mm/h) | 130 mm/h | 100 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 job management is handled by the proprietary PreForm software, which enables automatic model layout, optimized orientation, and guided generation of retention supports. The program integrates preconfigured and validated print profiles for all proprietary materials, reducing the need for manual calibrations by the user. Through the Dashboard cloud platform, users can remotely monitor production progress, manage print queues for multiple devices, and analyze material consumption. The software architecture requires a network connection for advanced monitoring features, but it also allows files to be transferred via local USB, Ethernet, or Wi-Fi connections, ensuring operational flexibility inside the laboratory. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Photon Mono M7 Max 649 € vs Form 4B 5499 € — Photon Mono M7 Max wins (+747%)
- Work area: Photon Mono M7 Max 298×164 mm vs Form 4B 200×125 mm — Photon Mono M7 Max wins (+95%)
Which one to choose
Choose Form 4B 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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