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Anycubic Photon P1 Max vs UniFormation GK3 Ultra

What Photon P1 Max does better (4) and where GK3 Ultra wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Anycubic Photon P1 Max
9.2Score
4 advantages≈ $960
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UniFormation GK3 Ultra
UniFormation · 2024GK3 Ultra
8.8Score
4 advantages≈ $1,550
7.2Print quality8.0
8.6Build volume7.6
6.2Ease of use8.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

Photon P1 MaxGK3 Ultra
430 × 625414455 × 575400
Photon P1 MaxGK3 UltraDifference
Height625 mm575 mm+50 mm
Width430 mm455 mm−25 mm
Depth414 mm400 mm+14 mm
Weight21.6 kg30 kg−8.4 kg

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

Why is Photon P1 Max better than GK3 Ultra?

  1. Build volume18.3 L vs 14.4 L+27%
  2. Weight21.6 kg vs 30 kg+39%
  3. Build depth (Y)214 mm vs 160 mm+34%
  4. LCD size14″ vs 13.5″+4%

Why is GK3 Ultra better than Photon P1 Max?

  1. LCD resolution class12K vs 16K+33%
  2. XY resolution24.8 µm vs 20 µm+24%
  3. Screen size4.5″ vs 5″+11%
  4. Build width (X)286 mm vs 300 mm+5%
Specifications

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General
TechnologyMSLA (LCD resin)MSLA (LCD resin)
Delivered as—Fully assembled
Build volume
Build width (X)286 mm300 mm
Build depth (Y)214 mm160 mm
Build height (Z)300 mm300 mm
Build volume18.3 L14.4 L
Speed
Resin print speed—150 mm/h
Print quality
Finest layer height—0.05 mm
Automatic bed levellingYes—
Enclosure
Enclosed build chamber—Yes
Resin & LCD
LCD resolution class12K16K
LCD resolution (px)—15120 × 6230
LCD size14″13.5″
XY resolution24.8 µm20 µm
Resin / chamber heatingYes—
Connectivity & control
ConnectivityWi-Fi, Ethernet, USBWi-Fi, Ethernet, USB
Wi-FiYesYes
EthernetYesYes
USBYesYes
SD cardNoNo
BluetoothNoNo
Screen size4.5″5″
TouchscreenYesYes
Size & power
Width430 mm455 mm
Depth414 mm400 mm
Height625 mm575 mm
Weight21.6 kg30 kg
Rated power—200 W
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