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Anycubic Photon Mono 2 vs Anycubic Photon Mono 4 Ultra

What Photon Mono 2 does better (3) and where Photon Mono 4 Ultra wins (9) — every spec side by side.

Anycubic Photon Mono 2
Anycubic · 2023Photon Mono 2
3.8Score
3 advantages≈ $250
vs
Anycubic Photon Mono 4 Ultra
Anycubic · 2024Photon Mono 4 Ultra
5.2Score
9 advantages≈ $270
Higher score
3.6Speed6.2
3.4Print quality6.5
5.9Material versatility5.9
3.2Build volume3.7
2.6Ease of use3.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

Photon Mono 2Photon Mono 4 Ultra
235 × 390229231 × 430236
Photon Mono 2Photon Mono 4 UltraDifference
Height390 mm430 mm−40 mm
Width235 mm231 mm+4 mm
Depth229 mm236 mm−7 mm
Weight4 kg5 kg−1 kg

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

Why is Photon Mono 2 better than Photon Mono 4 Ultra?

  1. Finest layer height0.01 mm vs 0.02 mm2×
  2. Weight4 kg vs 5 kg+25%
  3. Build depth (Y)89 mm vs 87 mm+2%

Why is Photon Mono 4 Ultra better than Photon Mono 2?

  1. XY resolution50 µm vs 17 µm2.9×
  2. Resin print speed50 mm/h vs 120 mm/h2.4×
  3. LCD resolution class4K vs 9K2.2×
  4. Wi-FiNo · Photon Mono 2: Yes
  5. Build volume2.1 L vs 2.2 L+5%
  6. EthernetNo · Photon Mono 2: Yes
  7. Screen size2.8″ vs 4.3″+54%
  8. Build width (X)143 mm vs 153 mm+7%
  9. LCD size6.6″ vs 7″+6%
Specifications

Side by side

General
TechnologyMSLA (LCD resin)MSLA (LCD resin)
Delivered asFully assembledFully assembled
Build volume
Build width (X)143 mm153 mm
Build depth (Y)89 mm87 mm
Build height (Z)165 mm165 mm
Build volume2.1 L2.2 L
Speed
Resin print speed50 mm/h120 mm/h
Print quality
Finest layer height0.01 mm0.02 mm
Thickest layer height0.15 mm0.15 mm
Automatic bed levelling—No
Enclosure
Enclosed build chamberYesYes
Resin & LCD
LCD resolution class4K9K
LCD resolution (px)4096 × 25609024 × 5120
LCD size6.6″7″
XY resolution50 µm17 µm
Connectivity & control
ConnectivityUSBWi-Fi, Ethernet, USB
Wi-FiNoYes
EthernetNoYes
USBYesYes
SD cardNoNo
BluetoothNoNo
App controlYesYes
Screen size2.8″4.3″
TouchscreenYesYes
Features
Built-in cameraNoNo
Size & power
Width235 mm231 mm
Depth229 mm236 mm
Height390 mm430 mm
Weight4 kg5 kg
Rated power48 W66 W
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