Photon Mono M7 vs Form 3+ SLA 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Photon Mono M7 and Form 3+ SLA 3D Printer are not direct competitors: very different prices (~7.5×). Photon Mono M7 costs less (~€499) 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
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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Form 3+ SLA 3D Printer
Formlabs
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 499 € | 3750 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 31.2 × 31.5 × 52 cm | 40.5 × 37.5 × 53 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 11.5 kg | 17.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 223 × 126 mm | 145 × 145 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 230 mm | 185 mm |
| Power (W) | 120 W | 220 W |
| Voltage (V) | 100 V | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 130 mm/s | — |
| 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 |
| Print speed (mm/h) | 130 mm/h | — |
| Tilt / peel system | Film ACF | — |
| 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. | 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 499 € vs Form 3+ SLA 3D Printer 3750 € — Photon Mono M7 wins (+652%)
- Work area: Photon Mono M7 223×126 mm vs Form 3+ SLA 3D Printer 145×145 mm — Photon Mono M7 wins (+34%)
Which one to choose
Choose Form 3+ SLA 3D Printer if…
it shows no measurable advantage over Photon Mono M7 on the available specs: consider it on price or availability.
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