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Anycubic Photon Mono 2 vs Elegoo Mars 3
What Photon Mono 2 does better (1) and where Mars 3 wins (4) — every spec side by side.
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3.7Speed3.7
3.4Print quality4.5
5.9Material versatility5.9
3.2Build volume3.8
2.7Ease of use2.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
Photon Mono 2Mars 3
| Photon Mono 2 | Mars 3 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 390 mm | 438.5 mm | −48.5 mm |
| Width | 235 mm | 227 mm | +8 mm |
| Depth | 229 mm | 227 mm | +2 mm |
| Weight | 4 kg | 5.2 kg | −1.2 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Photon Mono 2 better than Mars 3?
- Weight4 kg vs 5.2 kg+30%
Why is Mars 3 better than Photon Mono 2?
- XY resolution50 µm vs 35 µm+43%
- Build volume2.1 L vs 2.3 L+10%
- Build height (Z)165 mm vs 175 mm+6%
- Screen size2.8″ vs 3.5″+25%
Specifications
Side by side
| General | ||
| Technology | MSLA (LCD resin) | MSLA (LCD resin) |
| Delivered as | Fully assembled | Fully assembled |
| Build volume | ||
| Build width (X) | 143 mm | 143 mm |
| Build depth (Y) | 89 mm | 90 mm |
| Build height (Z) | 165 mm | 175 mm |
| Build volume | 2.1 L | 2.3 L |
| Speed | ||
| Resin print speed | 50 mm/h | 50 mm/h |
| Print quality | ||
| Finest layer height | 0.01 mm | 0.01 mm |
| Thickest layer height | 0.15 mm | 0.2 mm |
| Enclosure | ||
| Enclosed build chamber | Yes | Yes |
| Resin & LCD | ||
| LCD resolution class | 4K | 4K |
| LCD resolution (px) | 4096 × 2560 | 4098 × 2560 |
| LCD size | 6.6″ | 6.6″ |
| XY resolution | 50 µm | 35 µm |
| Connectivity & control | ||
| Connectivity | USB | USB |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| SD card | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| App control | Yes | — |
| Screen size | 2.8″ | 3.5″ |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Built-in camera | No | No |
| Size & power | ||
| Width | 235 mm | 227 mm |
| Depth | 229 mm | 227 mm |
| Height | 390 mm | 438 mm |
| Weight | 4 kg | 5.2 kg |
| Rated power | 48 W | 60 W |









