{"id":18228,"date":"2023-03-01T17:28:26","date_gmt":"2023-03-01T17:28:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/the3dsourced.wpengine.com\/?p=18228"},"modified":"2023-03-31T14:12:56","modified_gmt":"2023-03-31T14:12:56","slug":"anycubic-photon-m3-vs-mono-4k-x-6k","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/comparisons\/anycubic-photon-m3-vs-mono-4k-x-6k\/","title":{"rendered":"Anycubic Photon M3 vs Mono 4K vs Mono X\/6K [Compared]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With Anycubic&#8217;s brand new Photon M3 <a data-lasso-id=\"9519\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/resin-dlp-sla-3d-printer-stereolithography\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"128\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MSLA printer<\/a> now out in the wild and arriving factory-fresh on doorsteps around the world, I thought it worthwhile to see how it stacks up to the company&#8217;s previous-gen resin printers &#8211; namely the Photon Mono 4K, Mono X, and Mono 6K.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you are a novice maker looking for a high-quality print with fine detail, the Photon M3 and Mono 4K are the best options. They&#8217;re very budget-friendly, and can produce <strong>figurines, minis, and models with high detail<\/strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>However, if you need a larger build volume and can afford to spend more, the Mono X\/6K would be better options &#8211; with the Mono 6K hosting a beautifully high-resoliton screen.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those are the main differences, but I&#8217;ve pieced together this comprehensive Anycubic Photon M3 vs. Mono 4K vs. Mono X\/6K guide to walk you through <em>all the details<\/em> &#8211; so you can confidently choose the one that&#8217;s right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Is the Photon M3 the sleek upgrade touted by Anycubic&#8217;s well-oiled marketing machine or a drab refresh of the Mono 4K that&#8217;s not worth the extra spend? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"lasso-anchor-id-8-11437\" class=\"lasso-display-table ls-dp lasso-table-cutter-theme\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"table-vertical 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384z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__list-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#meet-the-printers-anycubic-photon-m3-takes-on-the-photon-mono-4k-mono-x-and-mono-x-6k\">Meet The Printers: Anycubic Photon M3 takes on the Photon Mono 4K, Mono X, and Mono X 6K<\/a><\/li><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#anycubic-photon-m3\">Anycubic Photon M3<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#anycubic-photon-mono-4k\">Anycubic Photon Mono 4K<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#anycubic-photon-mono-x\">Anycubic Photon Mono X<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#anycubic-photon-mono-x-6k\">Anycubic Photon Mono X 6K<\/a><\/li><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#anycubic-photon-m3-vs-mono-4k-vs-mono-x6k-comparison\">Anycubic Photon M3 vs. Mono 4K vs. Mono X\/6K Comparison<\/a><\/li><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#build-volume\">Build Volume<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#lcd-and-xy-resolution\">LCD and XY Resolution<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#print-speed\">Print Speed<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#price\">Price<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#availability\">Availability<\/a><\/li><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#anycubic-photon-m3-vs-mono-4k-vs-mono-x6k-the-bottom-line\">Anycubic Photon M3 vs. Mono 4K vs. Mono X\/6K &#8211; The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/ul><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet The Printers: Anycubic Photon M3 takes on the Photon Mono 4K, Mono X, and Mono X 6K<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f4f4f4;font-size:11px\">3DSourced is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/affiliate-disclaimer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"9572\">Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Anycubic Photon M3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Price: $299.00 &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/anycubic-photon-m3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"9520\" data-lasso-name=\"Anycubic Photon M3 Resin 3D Printer\">Available at Anycubic here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Printing technology: MSLA Resin&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build volume: 163 x 102 x 180 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LCD Size: 7.6\u2019\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LCD Resolution: 4K +, 4098 x 2560<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>XY Resolution: 40 microns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accuracy: 10 microns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Print Speed: 50 mm\/h<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connectivity: USB<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Anycubic-Photon-M3.jpeg\" alt=\"Photon M3\" class=\"wp-image-17920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Anycubic-Photon-M3.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Anycubic-Photon-M3-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Anycubic-Photon-M3-768x384.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-02b380cc gb-container-3613bd9f\" id=\"pros-cons-pattern\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-d3892566 gb-grid-wrapper-dab919b5\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-4c1a2b72 gb-grid-column-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4c1a2b72 gb-container-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-8549fc1d gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Pros<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-640b3f61 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Compact and user-friendly.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-caae9945 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Above average build size.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-53e9dfd1 gb-grid-column-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-53e9dfd1 gb-container-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f4603f8b gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Cons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d4fb25f1 gb-headline-ec22c345\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 8C119.034 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.034 248 248 248 248-111.034 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm130.108 117.892c65.448 65.448 70 165.481 20.677 235.637L150.47 105.216c70.204-49.356 170.226-44.735 235.638 20.676zM125.892 386.108c-65.448-65.448-70-165.481-20.677-235.637L361.53 406.784c-70.203 49.356-170.226 44.736-235.638-20.676z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">The resolution is a bit low.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Swooping into the ever-expanding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/best-cheap-3d-printer\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"430\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"34829\">low-cost segment of the 3D printer market<\/a>, the Anycubic Photon M3 is a compact, user-friendly MSLA resin printer that dips below that symbolic $300 mark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Touted as a replacement for the 2nd generation Mono 4K (hence the 3 in M3), the Photon M3 hit the market with a few enhancements. Size is always a big driver for these types of generational leaps, and the Photon M3 is no different, sprouting an above-average 163 x 102 x 180 mm, a 7.6\u2019\u2019 LCD, 4K + pixel count, high detail 40 micron XY resolution, and an ultra-adhesive checkerboard build plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Specifications lists are one thing but translated, this means the Photon M3 generates reasonably-sized <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/how-to-design-3d-print-miniatures-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"24932\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"34830\">figurines, minis, and models<\/a> at a level of detail that should meet the expectations of anyone that\u2019s dabbled with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/elegoo-mars-3-2-pro-vs-anycubic-photon-mono-4k\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"14040\" data-lasso-id=\"34831\">Elegoo Mars 3 and Mono 4K<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For all its offers, $299 isn\u2019t a price you\u2019ll find many makers complaining about. This being Anycubic, expect the price to drop further as the company is partial to using any excuse to conjure up what feels like monthly sales events. At the time of writing, it\u2019s currently available for $279.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We can\u2019t mention the M3 without a word on the Photon M3 Plus and Photon M3 Max. These take the core design and features of the M3, then supersize them with larger build volumes and extra comforts, including an automatic resin feeding system on the Plus. 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<a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/anycubic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"9521\" data-lasso-name=\"Anycubic Photon Mono 4K 3D Printer\">Available at Anycubic here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Printing technology: MSLA Resin&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build volume: 132 x 80 x 165 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LCD Size: 6.23\u2019\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LCD Resolution: 4K, 3840 x 2400<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>XY Resolution: 35 microns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accuracy: 10 microns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Print Speed: 50 mm\/h<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connectivity: USB<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Photon-Mono-4K.jpg\" alt=\"Photon Mono 4K\" class=\"wp-image-18229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Photon-Mono-4K.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Photon-Mono-4K-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Photon-Mono-4K-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9224a7d1 gb-container-3613bd9f\" id=\"pros-cons-pattern\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-8ef68a80 gb-grid-wrapper-dab919b5\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-dbbc2157 gb-grid-column-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-dbbc2157 gb-container-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e0b28c2c gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Pros<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-0a2544f0 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">A great entry-level printer.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-7c723c20 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Sharp 35 micron XY resolution courtesy of the jump to 4K.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-9c3b36e6 gb-grid-column-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9c3b36e6 gb-container-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-865d2e3b gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Cons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e2772a66 gb-headline-ec22c345\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 8C119.034 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.034 248 248 248 248-111.034 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm130.108 117.892c65.448 65.448 70 165.481 20.677 235.637L150.47 105.216c70.204-49.356 170.226-44.735 235.638 20.676zM125.892 386.108c-65.448-65.448-70-165.481-20.677-235.637L361.53 406.784c-70.203 49.356-170.226 44.736-235.638-20.676z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Can be messy and requires strict adherence to a regular cleaning regimen.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Launched as recently as the tail end of 2021, the Anycubic Photon Mono 4K saw Anycubic jump on the pixel-pumping bandwagon by pushing its rather good Photon Mono to 4K with a competitive price tag to match. An entry-level printer built upon solid foundations then and one designed to see Anycubic join Elegoo and Phrozen at the big boys 4K table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the 4K heavy name and marketing, the printer is pound for pound identical to the first Mono, housing a pretty average and possibly even dingy 132 x 80 x 165 mm build volume. However, it does manage to push a sharper 35 micron XY resolution courtesy of the jump to 4K.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Much like the M3, it\u2019s very much aimed at novice makers, including those looking for the type of high-quality prints FDM machines simply can\u2019t offer. 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<a href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=1384498&amp;u=2355173&amp;m=90014&amp;urllink=www%2Eanycubic%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fphoton%2Dmono%2Dx%2Dresin%2Dprinter&amp;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"9522\">Available at Anycubic here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Printing technology: MSLA Resin&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build volume: 192 x 120 x 245 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LCD Size: 8.9&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LCD Resolution: 4K, 3840 x 2400<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>XY Resolution: 50 microns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accuracy: 10 microns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Print Speed: 60 mm\/h<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connectivity: USB<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Photon-Mono-X.jpg\" alt=\"Photon Mono X\" class=\"wp-image-18231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Photon-Mono-X.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Photon-Mono-X-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Photon-Mono-X-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e2e9efcb gb-container-3613bd9f\" id=\"pros-cons-pattern\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-35e1e4ce gb-grid-wrapper-dab919b5\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-8ecf26f7 gb-grid-column-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8ecf26f7 gb-container-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-1d951d29 gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Pros<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-667d70ae gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Generously sized for an MSLA resin printer.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f78c6aed gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Decent curing times on par for the course 4K LCD.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-3ca5b11d gb-grid-column-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3ca5b11d gb-container-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-2459ed97 gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Cons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-c4def184 gb-headline-ec22c345\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 8C119.034 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.034 248 248 248 248-111.034 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm130.108 117.892c65.448 65.448 70 165.481 20.677 235.637L150.47 105.216c70.204-49.356 170.226-44.735 235.638 20.676zM125.892 386.108c-65.448-65.448-70-165.481-20.677-235.637L361.53 406.784c-70.203 49.356-170.226 44.736-235.638-20.676z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Its 50 micron XY resolution lags behind more recent Anycubic resin machines.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Launched in late 2020, the Photon Mono X wasn&#8217;t just Anycubic&#8217;s first 4K machine but its first foray into large format resin printing. With the Mono 4K, Mono X 6K, and most recently the Photon M3, it&#8217;s lost some of its initial launch luster but remains worth considering, given it&#8217;s available pretty much steadily for as low as $379.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By MSLA resin printer standards, the Photon Mono X&#8217;s 192 x 120 x 245 mm build volume is generously-sized, giving makers more options for more ambitious prints such as figurines and even reasonably-sized terrain for tabletop gaming, for example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its 50 micron XY resolution is nothing to sneeze at, but it lags behind more recent Anycubic resin machines. However, the Mono X makes up for this with nippy layer cure times pushing up to 60 mm\/h and a nowadays par for the course 4K LCD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Anycubic Photon Mono X 6K<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Price: $689.00 &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/anycubic-photon-mono-x-6k\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"9523\" data-lasso-name=\"Anycubic Photon Mono X 6K\">Available at Anycubic here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Printing technology: MSLA Resin&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build volume: 197 x 122 x 245 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LCD Size: 9.25&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LCD Resolution: 6K, 5760 x 3600<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>XY Resolution: 34 microns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accuracy: 10 microns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Print Speed: 80 mm\/h<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connectivity: USB, Ethernet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Photon-Mono-X-6K.jpg\" alt=\"Photon Mono X 6K\" class=\"wp-image-18230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Photon-Mono-X-6K.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Photon-Mono-X-6K-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Photon-Mono-X-6K-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c27460e4 gb-container-3613bd9f\" id=\"pros-cons-pattern\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-c97c9775 gb-grid-wrapper-dab919b5\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-fd0b4d09 gb-grid-column-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fd0b4d09 gb-container-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-549b90b6 gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Pros<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ec62b7c1 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Comes with a high-pixel 6K LCD.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f5f1114d gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Hulking build volume.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-32ec0e9f gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Good versatility when it comes to larger projects.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-9889a9a6 gb-grid-column-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9889a9a6 gb-container-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-63b7d487 gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Cons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-fcfbb4d1 gb-headline-ec22c345\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 8C119.034 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.034 248 248 248 248-111.034 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm130.108 117.892c65.448 65.448 70 165.481 20.677 235.637L150.47 105.216c70.204-49.356 170.226-44.735 235.638 20.676zM125.892 386.108c-65.448-65.448-70-165.481-20.677-235.637L361.53 406.784c-70.203 49.356-170.226 44.736-235.638-20.676z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Some will find it to be a bit too expensive.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Last but not least, we have the mighty Anycubic Photon Mono X 6K. As evidenced by the name, this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/rankings\/large-resin-3d-printers\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"11225\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"34834\">large-format resin printer<\/a> comes with a high-pixel 6K LCD covering a hulking 197 x 122 x 245 mm build volume &#8211; the best of the Mono bunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other specifications read like a wishlist for an affordable resin printer: 34 micron XY resolution, up to 80 mm\/h print speeds, 40 LED light matrix, Ethernet connectivity, and a competitive price tag. Elsewhere, it recycles much of what maker\u2019s praised in the Mono X.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It prints all those go-to resin printer favorites like minis but also shows quite a bit of versatility when it comes to larger projects, especially prototypes for product development or general business ends. 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With the growing appetite for larger capacities, the Photon M3 printers win out for the simple reason that they were released later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though the comparison isn\u2019t perfect, each of the M3s beats the equivalent Mono. For example, even the low-cost Photon M3\u2019s 163 x 102 x 180 mm offers substantially more print space than the Mono 4K\u2019s comparatively meager 132 x 80 x 165 mm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The pattern continues as we increase the price, culminating in the massive Photon M3 Max\u2019s 298 x 164 x 300 mm, besting the Mono X 6K on the X-axis alone by over 100 mm. If print capacity lingers near the top of your list of features and your budget allows it, the Anycubic Photon M3 offers more value for your money than the Mono range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LCD and XY Resolution<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ll start by saying that regardless of which Photon you go for, these are resin printers and produce prints with vastly better detail than standard <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/rankings\/best-fdm-3d-printer\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"432\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"34836\">FDM 3D printers<\/a>. That said, there are some differences between the models, which may be important for those planning to produce small, high-detailed minis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s also worth knowing there&#8217;s a trade-off between pixel count and LCD size. The larger the LCD, the more the pixels have to &#8216;stretch&#8217; to fill up the space, so ideally, a printer with a large LCD will have a higher resolution to match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Top of the quality food chain, we have the Anycubic Photon Mono X 6K with a 34 micron XY resolution, 6K, 9.25&#8243; LCD . Following close behind is the Anycubic Photon Mono 4K with a 4K, 6.23&#8243; LCD, and 35 microns XY resolution. The Anycubic Photon M3 bumps this up to 40 microns and 4K+ 7.6&#8243; LCD, while the Anycubic Photon Mono X sits at a higher 50 microns and a 4K at 8.9&#8243; LCD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a 15 micron difference between them, we are clutching at straws when considering detail alone. It&#8217;s best to view it alongside price and, more specifically, what quality you&#8217;re getting for your money. In that sense, the Anycubic Photon M3 and Anycubic Photon Mono 4K offer the most value but have the smallest build volumes of the four printers as a trade-off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;d suggest avoiding the Mono X entirely. It&#8217;s getting a little long in the tooth, and the price is simply too high for the quality on offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Print Speed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Anycubic Photon M3 &#8211; 50 mm\/h<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anycubic Photon M3 Plus &#8211; 100 mm\/h<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anycubic Photon M3 Max &#8211; 60 mm\/h<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anycubic Photon Mono 4K &#8211; 50 mm\/h<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anycubic Photon Mono X &#8211; 60 mm\/h<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anycubic Photon Mono X 6K &#8211; 80 mm\/h<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to note that advertised print speeds represent the theoretical maximum. Chances are you want to push any of these printers that far, but it\u2019s nice to know the potential is there if you need it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That aside, the Anycubic Photon M3 Plus pushes a blistering 100 mm\/h, and in keeping with resin printers curing entire layers regardless of XY size on one go, you can churn out batches in no time at all. The Anycubic Photon Mono X 6K holds its ground with a swift 80 mm\/h, which is superb given the large print capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Photon M3, M3 Max, Mono 4K, and Mono X dart between 50 and 60 mm\/h. Reasonable speeds for a consumer-grade printer but nothing to steal headlines. Expect roughly two hours and a half to print a standard 12 cm miniature or a batch of similarly sized models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Price<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Anycubic Photon M3 &#8211; $299.00 &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/anycubic-photon-m3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"9524\" data-lasso-name=\"Anycubic Photon M3 Resin 3D Printer\">Available at Anycubic here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anycubic Photon M3 Plus &#8211; $699.00 &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/anycubic-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"9525\" data-lasso-name=\"Anycubic Kobra Plus\">Available at Anycubic here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anycubic Photon M3 Max &#8211; $1,099.00 &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/anycubic-3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"9526\" data-lasso-name=\"Anycubic Kobra Max\">Available at Anycubic here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anycubic Photon Mono 4K &#8211; $289.00 &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/anycubic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"9527\" data-lasso-name=\"Anycubic Photon Mono 4K 3D Printer\">Available at Anycubic here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anycubic Photon Mono X &#8211; $759.00 &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=1384498&amp;u=2355173&amp;m=90014&amp;urllink=www%2Eanycubic%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fphoton%2Dmono%2Dx%2Dresin%2Dprinter&amp;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"9528\">Available at Anycubic here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anycubic Photon Mono X 6K &#8211; $689.00 &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/anycubic-photon-mono-x-6k\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"9529\" data-lasso-name=\"Anycubic Photon Mono X 6K\">Available at Anycubic here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from the Mono X, which is a little pricey in our opinion for what it offers, all the Photon printers offer excellent value. The Photon M3 and Mono 4K stand as well-priced starter printers for novices that want a reliable, hassle-free printing experience. For everything it offers, the M3 Plus packs plenty of bang for the buck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anycubic is partial to a good sale, with one popping up every month or so, so there\u2019s a good chance you won\u2019t pay anywhere near MSRP for any of these printers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Availability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With the arrival of the new M3 trio, the older Photons are being phased out to make way for the factory-fresh newcomers. This means massive discounts likely to reduce availability very quickly and suggest it may be complicated to pick up a Mono X in six months time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re leaning towards one of the older models, we recommend making a purchase quickly as they won\u2019t be sold for much longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Anycubic Photon M3 vs. Mono 4K vs. Mono X\/6K &#8211; The Bottom Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>New is usually better, but in the case of Anycubic Photon M3, there&#8217;s room for argument. Anycubic has done well to offer a printer for all budgets, each one packed with value. The older Mono 4K, Mono X, and Mono 6K still have their place for those looking to snap up a bargain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For novices, the Photon M3 delivers an easy first-timers printing experience at a great price. The Mono 4K is still a solid <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/rankings\/best-3d-printer-for-beginners\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3045\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"34837\">3D printer for beginners<\/a>, especially as you\u2019ll often find it heavily reduced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those looking for a large build volume, the M3 Plus and Max are great options, decked out with outstanding print speeds and modern comforts. However, the Mono 6K isn\u2019t all that new, having been released less than a year ago, and it could be a thrifty way to save some money but still get a vast resin print capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other related articles:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a data-lasso-id=\"11434\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/anycubic-mono-vs-mono-se-x-ultra-4k-6k\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Anycubic Photon Mono vs Mono X vs 4K vs 6K [Compared]<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/anycubic-photon-m3-vs-elegoo-mars-3-pro-4k\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"27844\">Elegoo Mars 3 \/ 3 Pro vs Anycubic Photon M3<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a data-lasso-id=\"11436\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/comparisons\/elegoo-saturn-vs-anycubic-photon-mono-x\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elegoo Saturn vs Anycubic Photon Mono X<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/anycubic-photon-m3-max-vs-elegoo-jupiter-saturn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"34548\">Anycubic Photon M3 Max vs Elegoo Jupiter (&amp; Saturn 2)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With Anycubic&#8217;s brand new Photon M3 MSLA printer now out in the wild and arriving factory-fresh on doorsteps around the world, I thought it worthwhile to see how it stacks up to &#8230; <a title=\"Anycubic Photon M3 vs Mono 4K vs Mono X\/6K [Compared]\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/comparisons\/anycubic-photon-m3-vs-mono-4k-x-6k\/\" aria-label=\"More on Anycubic Photon M3 vs Mono 4K vs Mono X\/6K [Compared]\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":18391,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":""},"categories":[29,20,2],"tags":[],"featured_post":[],"post_template":[57],"acf":[],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Anycubic-Photon-M3-vs-Mono-4K-vs-Mono-X-6K.jpg",878,494,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Anycubic-Photon-M3-vs-Mono-4K-vs-Mono-X-6K-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Anycubic-Photon-M3-vs-Mono-4K-vs-Mono-X-6K-300x169.jpg",300,169,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Anycubic-Photon-M3-vs-Mono-4K-vs-Mono-X-6K-768x432.jpg",768,432,true],"large":["https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Anycubic-Photon-M3-vs-Mono-4K-vs-Mono-X-6K.jpg",878,494,false],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Anycubic-Photon-M3-vs-Mono-4K-vs-Mono-X-6K.jpg",878,494,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Anycubic-Photon-M3-vs-Mono-4K-vs-Mono-X-6K.jpg",878,494,false]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Tom Bardwell","author_link":"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/author\/tom-b\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"With Anycubic&#8217;s brand new Photon M3 MSLA printer now out in the wild and arriving factory-fresh on doorsteps around the world, I thought it worthwhile to see how it stacks up to ... 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