Anycubic Photon Mono 2Discontinued
- Price
- $169
- Score
- 7/10
- Wins
- 0/5
Last recorded price, not a current one.
Anycubic Photon Mono 2 vs Anycubic Photon Mono 4
- The Anycubic Photon Mono 4 wins, 7.4 vs 7 out of 10.
- Photon Mono 2 prints 1.6× the volume (143×89×165 ÷ 134×75×130 = 1.61) and costs $41 ($210 − $169) less.
- Photon Mono 4 is faster, 100 vs 80 mm/s.
- Pick the Photon Mono 4 if your prints fit in 13 cm.
Specs and US prices from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Anycubic Photon Mono 4
- Price
- $210
- Score
- 7.4/10
- Wins
- 2/5
The verdict
Buy the Photon Mono 4.
7.4/10 vs Photon Mono 2's 7/10, and it wins 2 of 5 categories. Start here if budget is the constraint and you're not sure resin is your thing. The detail is real even at $210. If you get hooked, you'll want to upgrade within 6 months. That's not a knock: it's the expected path.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
Photon Mono 2Anycubic · RESIN
vsPhoton Mono 4Anycubic · RESIN
| Photon Mono 2 | Spec | Photon Mono 4 |
|---|---|---|
| $169 (wins) | Price | $210 |
| 2.1 L (wins) | Build volume | 1.3 L |
| 80 mm/s | Top speed | 100 mm/s (wins) |
| 0.02 mm | Finest layer | 0.01 mm (wins) |
| 5.5 kg | Weight | 5 kg |
Features
| Photon Mono 2 | Feature | Photon Mono 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 6K mono LCD | No |
| Yes | USB | Yes |
| Yes | Anycubic Photon Workshop slicer | No |
| No | 10K mono LCD | Yes |
| No | Laser-cut build plate | Yes |
Value math
$169 ÷ 2.1 L and $210 ÷ 1.3 L. Lower is more printer for the money.
| Photon Mono 2 | Spec | Photon Mono 4 |
|---|---|---|
| $80.48 (wins) | $ per liter | $160.73 |
| $2.11 | $ per mm/s | $2.10 (wins) |
Scores out of 10
| Photon Mono 2 | Spec | Photon Mono 4 |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Value | 10 (wins) |
| 6 | Beginner Friendliness | 6 |
| 8 | Print Quality | 9 (wins) |
| 5 | Speed | 5 |
| 7 | Reliability | 7 |
| 7 | Overall | 7.4 (wins) |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 143 × 89 × 165 mm
- 134 × 75 × 130 mm
What owners say
For $169, it's a perfectly capable resin printer. Great way to see if resin is for you.
Photon Mono 2 owner, r/resinprintingAnycubic's tried-and-tested formula. Not flashy, but it works.
Photon Mono 2 owner, r/PrintedMinisFor $159, this is the cheapest way to find out if resin printing is for you.
Photon Mono 4 owner, r/resinprinting
Pros & Cons
Photon Mono 2
- +6K resolution still delivers usable miniature detail for most tabletop purposes
- +Compact and portable: stores on a shelf when not in use
- +Photon Workshop slicer is decent for an entry-level tool
- −No tilt release means FEP replacements add up quickly
- −No WiFi: USB-only workflow
Photon Mono 4
- +$210 is the lowest you'll pay for 10K resolution resin printing
- +Compact enough to fit on a shelf with the build plate folded
- +10K resolution prints minis that genuinely impress non-printers
- −134x75mm build plate: barely fits more than two minis at once
- −USB-only workflow, no WiFi at any price point in this tier
Buy these with it
A printer does nothing without these. Grab them in the same order.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Anycubic Photon Mono 2 better than the Anycubic Photon Mono 4?
By the numbers, the Anycubic Photon Mono 4 scores higher (7.4/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Anycubic Photon Mono 2 may be the smarter buy if you need budget.
Which is better for beginners, Anycubic Photon Mono 2 or Anycubic Photon Mono 4?
Both score 6/10 for beginners. Go with the Anycubic Photon Mono 2 to save $41.
Is the Anycubic Photon Mono 4 worth $41 more than the Anycubic Photon Mono 2?
The Anycubic Photon Mono 4 scores higher overall (7.4/10 vs 7/10). The extra $41 gets you $210 is the lowest you'll pay for 10k resolution resin printing.
What's the main difference between Anycubic Photon Mono 2 and Anycubic Photon Mono 4?
Build volume (143x89x165mm vs 134x75x130mm) and print speed (80 vs 100 mm/s). The Anycubic Photon Mono 2 is best for budget; the Anycubic Photon Mono 4 targets miniatures.