Photon P1 Max vs Form 4BL Medical Resin 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Form 4BL Medical Resin 3D Printer is the one with the largest build area in its class. Form 4BL Medical Resin 3D Printer leads on the measurable specs (starting with work area), while Photon P1 Max shows no advantage of its own. Choose Form 4BL Medical Resin 3D Printer, unless non-technical factors (availability, support, ecosystem) tip the balance.
| Parameter |
Photon P1 Max
Anycubic
F3 · Advanced
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Form 4BL Medical Resin 3D Printer
Formlabs
F4 · Semi-professional
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F4 — Semi-professional |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | — | 11499 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 66.4 × 52.8 × 79.4 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 58.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 285.5 × 214 mm | 353 × 196 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 300 mm | 350 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 900 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | — | 80 |
| Declared precision | 24.8 μm | 46 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Build area XY (short side) (mm) | 214 mm | 196 mm |
| XY resolution (µm) | 24.8 µm | 46 µm |
| Light source | Mono LCD | Mono LCD |
| Print speed (mm/h) | — | 80 mm/h |
| Tilt / peel system | — | Tilt |
| 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. | Printer management is handled by the proprietary PreForm software, a well-proven tool that automatically optimizes model orientation, support generation, and build area layout. PreForm integrates natively with popular medical and dental CAD workflows, supporting standard formats such as STL and OBJ. The system offers advanced algorithms to calculate specific print parameters for each Formlabs resin. Connectivity is comprehensive, featuring options via USB, Ethernet, and local Wi-Fi. Although the Dashboard cloud platform is available for remote production monitoring and fleet management, the printer remains fully operational offline, ensuring the security of sensitive data within clinical environments. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Photon P1 Max 285.5×214 mm vs Form 4BL Medical Resin 3D Printer 353×196 mm — Form 4BL Medical Resin 3D Printer wins (+13%)
Which one to choose
Choose Photon P1 Max if…
it shows no measurable advantage over Form 4BL Medical Resin 3D Printer on the available specs: consider it on price or availability.
Choose Form 4BL Medical Resin 3D Printer if…
you value work area. It is the one with the largest build area in its class.
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