Anycubic Photon P1 Max vs Elegoo Jupiter 2
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
The Anycubic Photon P1 Max (2026) and the Elegoo Jupiter 2 Large-Format Resin 3D Printer (899 €, 2024) are both F3-tier resin printers with a mono LCD screen and a 300 mm Z-axis height. The published specs for the Photon P1 Max list no price, dimensions, weight or power draw, while all of these are documented for the Jupiter 2. The only direct numeric comparison available is the work area: on the short side, the Photon P1 Max is wider (214 mm vs. 161.98 mm on the Jupiter 2).
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~450–1000 € | 899 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 49.8 × 35.8 × 75 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 40 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 285.5 × 214 mm | 302.4 × 161.98 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 300 mm | 300 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 180 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 110 V |
| Maximum speed | — | 70 mm/min |
| Declared precision | 24.8 μm | 26 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Build area XY (short side) (mm) | 214 mm | 161.98 mm |
| XY resolution (µm) | 24.8 µm | 26 µm |
| Light source | Mono LCD | Mono LCD |
| Print speed (mm/h) | — | 70 mm/h |
| Tilt / peel system | — | Film ACF |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The system supports file formats generated by the most popular third-party print preparation software, such as ChiTuBox and LycheeSlicer, ensuring operational flexibility and a consolidated workflow. The manufacturer also provides Anycubic Photon Workshop, the proprietary application optimized to fine-tune exposure parameters, manage advanced supports, and fully exploit the screen's pixel density without slowing down layer calculation. | The system natively supports files generated by the most widespread industrial and commercial slicing applications, such as ChituBox and Voxeldance Tango. Built-in networking features allow for remote monitoring and file transfers via integrated Wi-Fi or a dedicated Ethernet interface, simplifying deployment within connected digital manufacturing pipelines. Firmware updates are regularly released by the manufacturer via downloadable files for USB installation, ensuring continuous optimization of curing algorithms and broad compatibility with newly developed photosensitive polymer resins. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Photon P1 Max 285.5×214 mm vs. Jupiter 2 302.4×161.98 mm — Photon P1 Max is wider on the short side (214 mm vs. 161.98 mm); Jupiter 2 is larger on the long side (302.4 mm vs. 285.5 mm).
- Published data: price, footprint, weight and power are documented only for the Jupiter 2 (899 €, 49.8×35.8×75 cm, 40 kg, 180 W); these figures are missing from the Photon P1 Max datasheet.
Which one to choose
Choose Photon P1 Max if…
you need a larger work area on the short side (214 mm vs. 161.98 mm on the Jupiter 2), useful for fitting more parts side by side at the same 300 mm Z-axis height.
Choose Jupiter 2 if…
you want price (899 €), footprint (49.8×35.8×75 cm), weight (40 kg) and power draw (180 W) known upfront — figures the Photon P1 Max datasheet does not list; the Jupiter 2 is also larger on its long axis (302.4 mm vs. 285.5 mm) and its datasheet documents Wi-Fi/Ethernet remote monitoring.
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