Photon Mono M7 vs Mars 4 MSLA 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Photon Mono M7 and Mars 4 MSLA 3D Printer are two resin 3d printing in a similar class. Choose Photon Mono M7 if work area matters more; choose Mars 4 MSLA 3D Printer if price matters more.
| Parameter |
Photon Mono M7
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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Mars 4 MSLA 3D Printer
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 499 € | ~180–260 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 31.2 × 31.5 × 52 cm | 22.7 × 22.7 × 43.85 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 11.5 kg | 5.2 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 223 × 126 mm | 153.36 × 77.76 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 230 mm | 175 mm |
| Power (W) | 120 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 100 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 130 mm/s | — |
| Declared precision | 16.8 μm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Build area XY (short side) (mm) | 126 mm | 77.76 mm |
| XY resolution (µm) | 16.8 µm | 18 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 | File management and print preparation rely primarily on Anycubic Photon Workshop, which integrates optimized profiles to take advantage of the machine's reduced exposure times. The ecosystem supports network connectivity via Wi-Fi and allows remote monitoring and control through the Anycubic Cloud mobile application. While offering advanced cloud features for print queue management and firmware updates, the printer maintains full local offline operational capability. Compatibility with major third-party slicers such as ChiTuBox and Lychee Slicer is guaranteed upon manual configuration of the parameters. | The operation of the machine is primarily managed via third-party slicing software widely utilized within the resin 3D printing industry. The system natively supports file formats generated by programs such as ChiTuBox and Voxeldance Tango, offering the user the flexibility to choose their preferred interface for model preparation, support generation, and exposure parameter optimization. There is no native Wi-Fi connectivity or dedicated cloud management in this standard version; therefore, the transfer of print-ready files occurs traditionally via a USB port located on the machine body, ensuring a stable, independent, and completely offline workflow. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Photon Mono M7 499 € vs Mars 4 MSLA 3D Printer 220 € — Mars 4 MSLA 3D Printer wins (+127%)
- Work area: Photon Mono M7 223×126 mm vs Mars 4 MSLA 3D Printer 153.36×77.76 mm — Photon Mono M7 wins (+136%)
Which one to choose
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