Anycubic Photon Mono X 6K vs Prusa Research Original Prusa SL1S SPEED
Technical comparison · Masked SLA (MSLA)
Two MSLA printers with a monochrome LCD: an Anycubic benchtop unit and a Prusa with networking and resin calibration built in. Price decides it: the Mono X 6K runs roughly 450 to 1000 euros, the SL1S SPEED 1979.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~450–1000 € | 1979 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Weight (kg) | 11 kg | — |
| Power (W) | 120 W | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Build area XY (short side) (mm) | — | 80 mm |
| XY resolution (µm) | 34 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 | — | It connects via USB, Wi-Fi and LAN and is integrated with Prusa Connect. An automatic resin calibration tests up to 8 exposure profiles in a single print. |
The differences that matter
- Price 450–1000 € vs 1979 € → even in the 6K's most expensive case the gap is close to a thousand euros.
- Automatic calibration across 8 exposure profiles in one print → a new resin costs one test, not a series of trials.
- USB, Wi-Fi, LAN and Prusa Connect on the SL1S → files and monitoring come over the network, without the USB stick.
Which one to choose
Choose Photon Mono X 6K if…
You want to get into resin without approaching two thousand euros, and you print one resin at a time, perhaps miniatures at 34 µm in XY (manufacturer-declared value). The trade-off is that network connection and automatic calibration are the Prusa's strengths, not this machine's, which weighs 11 kg.
Choose Original Prusa SL1S SPEED if…
You switch resins often and don't want to waste parts on trial and error: the automatic calibration tests up to 8 exposure profiles in a single print, and the machine connects over USB, Wi-Fi, LAN or Prusa Connect. You pay with a much higher price and a build area whose short side is 80 mm.
Where to buy
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