Anycubic Resin Printers: Photon Mono 4, M7, M7 Pro and M7 Max Explained
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Anycubic’s current resin line is the Photon Mono family: the Mono 4 (7-inch 10K, budget), the M7 and M7 Pro (10.1-inch 14K; the Pro adds auto levelling, a heated vat and higher speed) and the M7 Max (13.6-inch 7K for large pieces). Amazon US stock favours the Mono 4 and M7 Max; the M7 Pro is often direct-only. Against Elegoo, Anycubic wins on pixel density at 10 inches and on the heated vat, Elegoo on tilt release and ecosystem.
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Where to buy
The lineup
| Model | Build volume | Screen | Pixel | Auto level | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photon Mono 4 | About 153 × 87 × 165 mm | 7-inch 10K | About 17 µm | No | Budget 7-inch |
| Photon Mono 4 Ultra | About 153 × 87 × 165 mm | 7-inch 10K | About 17 µm | Yes | Adds levelling, camera |
| Photon Mono M7 | 223 × 126 × 230 mm | 10.1-inch 14K | 16.8 × 24.8 µm | No | Sharp 10-inch |
| Photon Mono M7 Pro | 223 × 126 × 230 mm | 10.1-inch 14K | 16.8 × 24.8 µm | Yes | Heated vat, 130 to 170 mm/h |
| Photon Mono M7 Max | 298 × 165 × 300 mm | 13.6-inch 7K | About 46 µm | Yes | Large pieces; coarse pixels |
| Photon P1 series | See listing | See listing | See listing | Yes | Newer line; check current specs |
Anycubic against Elegoo
| Size | Anycubic | Elegoo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7-inch | Mono 4 / 4 Ultra | Mars 5 Ultra | Elegoo has tilt release; Anycubic often cheaper |
| 10-inch | M7 Pro | Saturn 4 Ultra 12K / 16K | Anycubic heated vat and 14K; Elegoo tilt release and ecosystem |
| 13-inch and up | M7 Max | Jupiter SE | M7 Max is newer with better pixels |
Which to buy
- First resin printer on a budget: Mono 4; see resin for beginners.
- Detail with a heated vat: M7 Pro; see the M7 Pro page.
- Busts and props: M7 Max.
The Elegoo side of the comparison is on Elegoo resin printers.
The units in the box
The listings are the Photon Mono 4 and two Photon Mono M7 Max sellers.
FAQ
Does Anycubic Slicer work with other printers? Anycubic Photon Workshop is Anycubic-only; Chitubox and Lychee support the range.
Is the M7 Max sharp enough for miniatures? Usable, but the 10-inch machines are noticeably finer.
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