Anycubic Photon P1 Max vs Elegoo Mars 5 MSLA 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Mars 5 MSLA 3D Printer is the cheapest in its class. Photon P1 Max leads on the available specs (starting with work area); Mars 5 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 5 MSLA 3D Printer
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | — | ~169–199 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 23 × 23 × 43.35 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 5.2 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 285.5 × 214 mm | 143.43 × 89.6 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 300 mm | 150 mm |
| Declared precision | 24.8 μm | 35 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Build area XY (short side) (mm) | 214 mm | 89.6 mm |
| XY resolution (µm) | 24.8 µm | 35 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 device supports the leading slicing programs on the market, including Chitubox and Voxeldance Tango, ensuring high flexibility in print file preparation. Integration with these software tools allows optimal management of resin exposure parameters, support generation, and production time optimization. Since there is no mandatory dependence on proprietary cloud platforms, users retain full local control over their workflows via USB file transfer. This feature ensures maximum project confidentiality and operational continuity even without a stable internet connection, making file management simple, secure, and immediate for any level of experience. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Photon P1 Max 285.5×214 mm vs Mars 5 MSLA 3D Printer 143.43×89.6 mm — Photon P1 Max wins (+375%)
Which one to choose
Choose Mars 5 MSLA 3D Printer if…
It is the cheapest in its class.
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