Anycubic Photon P1 Max vs Formlabs Form 3+ SLA 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Photon P1 Max leads on the available specs (starting with work area); Form 3+ SLA 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
|
Form 3+ SLA 3D Printer
Formlabs
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | — | 3750 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 40.5 × 37.5 × 53 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 17.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 285.5 × 214 mm | 145 × 145 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 300 mm | 185 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 220 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 240 V |
| Declared precision | 24.8 μm | 25 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Build area XY (short side) (mm) | 214 mm | 145 mm |
| XY resolution (µm) | 24.8 µm | 25 µm |
| Light source | Mono LCD | Laser |
| 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. | Print process management is handled by PreForm, a highly optimized proprietary software that automates model orientation, support generation, and slicing using advanced algorithms. PreForm offers an intuitive interface and diagnostic tools that minimize print failures. Although it is not possible to use third-party open-source slicers due to the closed nature of the ecosystem, the native integration ensures perfect calibration with original materials. The software includes network file transmission capabilities and is tightly connected to the Dashboard cloud platform, which enables remote monitoring of printers and resin consumption, without being strictly mandatory for the machine's core offline operation. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Photon P1 Max 285.5×214 mm vs Form 3+ SLA 3D Printer 145×145 mm — Photon P1 Max wins (+191%)
Which one to choose
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