Anycubic Photon P1 Max vs Elegoo Mars 4 Ultra MSLA 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Photon P1 Max leads on the available specs (starting with work area); Mars 4 Ultra MSLA 3D Printer makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case.
| Parameter |
Photon P1 Max
Anycubic
F3 · Advanced
|
Mars 4 Ultra MSLA 3D Printer
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | — | 329 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 22.7 × 22.7 × 44.35 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 7.1 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 285.5 × 214 mm | 153.36 × 77.76 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 300 mm | 165 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 72 W |
| Declared precision | 24.8 μm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Build area XY (short side) (mm) | 214 mm | 77.76 mm |
| XY resolution (µm) | 24.8 µm | 18 µm |
| Light source | Mono LCD | Mono LCD |
| Print speed (mm/h) | — | 150 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 utilizes an open software ecosystem, ensuring compatibility with the main slicing programs on the market, including ChituBox and Voxeldance Tango. The machine integrates built-in Wi-Fi connectivity for the remote transfer of print files via the official application or compatible software, eliminating the need to use physical USB drives for every operation. The internal firmware is based on an optimized version of Linux, which improves the responsiveness of the user interface on the built-in touch screen display and optimizes the handling of complex data originating from 9K files. Exposure parameters and resin profiles can be managed directly from the chosen software, offering precise control over curing times and axis movement speeds. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Photon P1 Max 285.5×214 mm vs Mars 4 Ultra MSLA 3D Printer 153.36×77.76 mm — Photon P1 Max wins (+412%)
Which one to choose
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