Anycubic Photon P1 vs. Anycubic Photon P1 Max
Both resin printers compared directly. The lower price, the larger build volume and the smaller pixels (finer XY resolution) according to the manufacturer are marked in green.
The key differences
- The Anycubic Photon P1 is in a cheaper price class (€300 to €600) than the Anycubic Photon P1 Max (€600 to €1,200).
- The Anycubic Photon P1 Max has the larger build volume (18.3 l instead of 6.5 l), so it can print larger parts or more parts per job.
- The Anycubic Photon P1 has the smaller pixels (16.8 x 24.8 µm instead of 24.8 x 24.8 µm), so it can reproduce finer detail across the surface.
- The Anycubic Photon P1 Max has the larger screen (14 instead of 10.1 inches).
- The Anycubic Photon P1 is considerably lighter (13.6 kg instead of 23.1 kg).
| Anycubic Photon P1 | Anycubic Photon P1 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | €300 to €600 | €600 to €1,200 |
| Price in the manufacturer's shop | €499 (As of 26 Oct 2026) | €849 (As of 26 Oct 2026) |
| Build volume | 223 × 126 × 230 mm (6.5 l) | 285.5 × 214 × 300 mm (18.3 l) |
| Dimensions | 366 × 338 × 539 mm | 430 × 414 × 625 mm |
| Weight | 13.6 kg | 23.1 kg |
| Display | 10.1-inch mono LCD, 14K | 14-inch mono LCD, 12K (11520 x 8640) |
| XY resolution (pixel size) | 16.8 x 24.8 µm | 24.8 x 24.8 µm |
| Light source | COB light source with Fresnel lens and mask, 5000 µW/cm² | COB light source with aspherical Fresnel lens and mask, at least 4000 µW/cm² |
| Layer thickness | 0.02 to 0.15 mm | 0.02 to 0.15 mm |
| Speed (according to the manufacturer) | 25 to 35 mm/h at 0.05 mm layer height with standard resin | 15 to 25 mm/h at 0.05 mm layer height with standard resin |
| Z axis | Dual linear rails with ball screw | Dual linear rails with ball screw (grade C7), repeatability ±0.01 mm |
| Heating | yes, vat heating adjustable 20 to 40 °C | yes, temperature-controlled vat (1.9 l), up to 35 °C at room temperatures of 5 °C or more |
| Levelling | automatic (Auto-Leveling 3.0 with feedback) | automatic (Leveling-Free 3.0 with feedback and self-check before printing) |
| Equipment | AI detection of bottom layer detachment (disabled by default), Resumes after a power cut, Flip lid, Steel build plate, NFEP film, Air purifier optional | Wave release film (according to Anycubic 60 % less release force than smooth NFEP film), designed for resins up to 8000 cps viscosity, built-in camera (monitoring via the app), AI detection of build plate installation and bottom layer detachment, Resin level and residue checks, Resumes after a power cut, Flip lid, ground steel build plate, Quick-release build plate, vat and exposure screen, Air purifier optional |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz), LAN | USB, Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz), LAN |
| Software | Photon Workshop, Chitubox, Lychee, Tango | Photon Workshop, Chitubox, Lychee, Tango |
| Materials (according to the manufacturer) | all Anycubic resins | all Anycubic resins |
Who is which one suitable for?
Anycubic Photon P1
Users looking for robust mechanics and automation in the mid-range.
- Ball screw and double rails
- Vat heating and automatic levelling
View price*Voucher code NADINMACHT: €15 off
Anycubic Photon P1 Max
Users who print large models or many parts in one job and want the P1's features in a larger format.
- 18.3 l build volume with 300 mm build height
- Ball screw and double rails
View price*Voucher code NADINMACHT: €15 off
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