Photon Mono M7 Pro vs Form 3B+
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Photon Mono M7 Pro and Form 3B+ are not direct competitors: very different prices (~9.7×). Photon Mono M7 Pro costs less (~€499) 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 Pro
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
|
Form 3B+
Formlabs
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 499 € | 4849 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 31.5 × 31.5 × 52 cm | 40.5 × 37.5 × 53 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 12.8 kg | 17.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 223 × 126 mm | 145 × 145 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 230 mm | 185 mm |
| Power (W) | 150 W | 220 W |
| Voltage (V) | 110 V | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 170 mm/min | — |
| Declared precision | 16.8 μm | 25 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Build area XY (short side) (mm) | 126 mm | 145 mm |
| XY resolution (µm) | 16.8 µm | 25 µm |
| Light source | Mono LCD | Laser |
| UV power (mW/cm²) | 8.5 mW/cm² | — |
| Print speed (mm/h) | 170 mm/h | — |
| Tilt / peel system | Film ACF | — |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The software ecosystem is based on the proprietary Anycubic Photon Workshop application, alongside full compatibility with major third-party slicers such as ChituBox and Lychee Slicer. Connectivity is comprehensive due to the integrated Wi-Fi module, which enables remote management via the Anycubic App mobile application for real-time monitoring, file transfer, and progress tracking. The firmware supports advanced algorithms for exposure compensation and dynamic lift speed control. Although cloud features expand the user experience, the machine remains fully operational offline via file transfer through the USB port. | 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 Pro 499 € vs Form 3B+ 4849 € — Photon Mono M7 Pro wins (+872%)
- Work area: Photon Mono M7 Pro 223×126 mm vs Form 3B+ 145×145 mm — Photon Mono M7 Pro wins (+34%)
Which one to choose
Choose Form 3B+ if…
it shows no measurable advantage over Photon Mono M7 Pro on the available specs: consider it on price or availability.
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