Anycubic Photon P1 Max vs Elegoo Mars 4 MSLA 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Photon P1 Max leads on the available specs (starting with work area); Mars 4 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 MSLA 3D Printer
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | — | ~180–260 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 22.7 × 22.7 × 43.85 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 5.2 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 285.5 × 214 mm | 153.36 × 77.76 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 300 mm | 175 mm |
| 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) | — | 70 mm/h |
| Tilt / peel system | — | Standard FEP |
| 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 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
- Work area: Photon P1 Max 285.5×214 mm vs Mars 4 MSLA 3D Printer 153.36×77.76 mm — Photon P1 Max wins (+412%)
Which one to choose
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