Photon Mono M7 vs Form 3B+
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Photon Mono M7 and Form 3B+ are not direct competitors: very different prices (~9.7×). Photon Mono M7 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
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) | 31.2 × 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. | 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 499 € vs Form 3B+ 4849 € — Photon Mono M7 wins (+872%)
- Work area: Photon Mono M7 223×126 mm vs Form 3B+ 145×145 mm — Photon Mono M7 wins (+34%)
Which one to choose
Choose Form 3B+ if…
it shows no measurable advantage over Photon Mono M7 on the available specs: consider it on price or availability.
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