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Anycubic Photon M3 Max vs Anycubic Photon P1 Max

What Photon M3 Max does better (2) and where Photon P1 Max wins (8) — every spec side by side.

Anycubic Photon M3 Max
Anycubic · 2022Photon M3 Max
6.0Score
2 advantages≈ $480
vs
Anycubic Photon P1 Max
9.2Score
8 advantages≈ $960
Higher score
5.0Print quality7.2
8.3Build volume8.6
4.4Ease of use6.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

Photon M3 MaxPhoton P1 Max
400 × 596408430 × 625414
Photon M3 MaxPhoton P1 MaxDifference
Height596 mm625 mm−29 mm
Width400 mm430 mm−30 mm
Depth408 mm414 mm−6 mm
Weight21 kg21.6 kg−0.6 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Photon M3 Max better than Photon P1 Max?

  1. Build width (X)298 mm vs 286 mm+4%
  2. Weight21 kg vs 21.6 kg+3%

Why is Photon P1 Max better than Photon M3 Max?

  1. XY resolution46 µm vs 24.8 µm+85%
  2. LCD resolution class7K vs 12K+71%
  3. Build volume14.7 L vs 18.3 L+24%
  4. Wi-FiNo · Photon M3 Max: Yes
  5. EthernetNo · Photon M3 Max: Yes
  6. Build depth (Y)164 mm vs 214 mm+30%
  7. Screen size4.3″ vs 4.5″+5%
  8. LCD size13.6″ vs 14″+3%
Specifications

Side by side

General
TechnologyMSLA (LCD resin)MSLA (LCD resin)
Delivered asFully assembled—
Build volume
Build width (X)298 mm286 mm
Build depth (Y)164 mm214 mm
Build height (Z)300 mm300 mm
Build volume14.7 L18.3 L
Speed
Resin print speed60 mm/h—
Print quality
Finest layer height0.01 mm—
Thickest layer height0.15 mm—
Automatic bed levelling—Yes
Enclosure
Enclosed build chamberYes—
Resin & LCD
LCD resolution class7K12K
LCD resolution (px)6480 × 3600—
LCD size13.6″14″
XY resolution46 µm24.8 µm
Resin / chamber heating—Yes
Connectivity & control
ConnectivityUSBWi-Fi, Ethernet, USB
Wi-FiNoYes
EthernetNoYes
USBYesYes
SD cardNoNo
BluetoothNoNo
App controlYes—
Screen size4.3″4.5″
TouchscreenYesYes
Features
Built-in cameraNo—
Size & power
Width400 mm430 mm
Depth408 mm414 mm
Height596 mm625 mm
Weight21 kg21.6 kg
Rated power120 W—
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