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Anycubic Photon Mono M5s vs Flashforge Foto 8.9

What Photon Mono M5s does better (9) and where Foto 8.9 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Anycubic Photon Mono M5s
Anycubic · 2023Photon Mono M5s
6.6Score
9 advantages≈ $620
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Flashforge Foto 8.9
Flashforge · 2022Foto 8.9
4.0Score
0 advantages≈ $640
6.2Speed3.7
7.6Print quality2.6
5.9Material versatility5.9
5.4Build volume4.7
5.3Ease of use3.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

Photon Mono M5sFoto 8.9
290 × 460270280 × 465240
Photon Mono M5sFoto 8.9Difference
Height460 mm465 mm−5 mm
Width290 mm280 mm+10 mm
Depth270 mm240 mm+30 mm
Weight8.9 kg12.5 kg−3.6 kg

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

Why is Photon Mono M5s better than Foto 8.9?

  1. LCD resolution class12K vs 4K3×
  2. Resin print speed105 mm/h vs 50 mm/h2.1×
  3. Finest layer height0.01 mm vs 0.03 mm3×
  4. XY resolution34 µm vs 50 µm+47%
  5. Build volume5.3 L vs 4.6 L+15%
  6. Weight8.9 kg vs 12.5 kg+40%
  7. Screen size4.3″ vs 3.5″+23%
  8. Build width (X)218 mm vs 192 mm+14%
  9. LCD size10.1″ vs 8.9″+13%

Why is Foto 8.9 better than Photon Mono M5s?

Foto 8.9 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

General
TechnologyMSLA (LCD resin)MSLA (LCD resin)
Delivered asFully assembledFully assembled
Build volume
Build width (X)218 mm192 mm
Build depth (Y)122 mm120 mm
Build height (Z)200 mm200 mm
Build volume5.3 L4.6 L
Speed
Resin print speed105 mm/h50 mm/h
Print quality
Finest layer height0.01 mm0.03 mm
Thickest layer height0.15 mm0.2 mm
Enclosure
Enclosed build chamberYesYes
Resin & LCD
LCD resolution class12K4K
LCD resolution (px)11520 × 51203840 × 2400
LCD size10.1″8.9″
XY resolution34 µm50 µm
Connectivity & control
ConnectivityWi-Fi, USBUSB
Wi-FiYes—
EthernetNo—
USBYesYes
SD cardNo—
BluetoothNo—
App controlYes—
Screen size4.3″3.5″
TouchscreenYesYes
Features
Built-in cameraNoNo
Size & power
Width290 mm280 mm
Depth270 mm240 mm
Height460 mm465 mm
Weight8.9 kg12.5 kg
Rated power100 W120 W
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