Anycubic Photon Mono 2Discontinued
- Price
- $169
- Score
- 7/10
- Wins
- 1/5
Last recorded price, not a current one.
Anycubic Photon Mono 2 vs Bambu Lab P1P
- Both are discontinued. The Bambu Lab P1P scores higher, 8.8 vs 7 out of 10.
- Buy it only from remaining stock or used.
Specs and US prices from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Bambu Lab P1PDiscontinued
- Price
- $499
- Score
- 8.8/10
- Wins
- 4/5
Last recorded price. Replaced by the Bambu Lab P2S at $549.
The verdict
Skip both. Buy the P2S.
8.8/10 vs Photon Mono 2's 7/10, and it wins 4 of 5 categories. The P1P has been replaced by the P2S. If you find it heavily discounted, it's a solid machine. At full price, the P2S is the better buy every time.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
Photon Mono 2Anycubic · RESIN
vsP1PBambu Lab · FDM
| Photon Mono 2 | Spec | P1P |
|---|---|---|
| $169 (wins) | Price | $499 |
| 2.1 L | Build volume | 16.8 L (wins) |
| 80 mm/s | Top speed | 500 mm/s |
| 0.02 mm (wins) | Finest layer | 0.05 mm |
| 5.5 kg | Weight | 13.5 kg |
Features
| Photon Mono 2 | Feature | P1P |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 6K mono LCD | No |
| Yes | USB | No |
| Yes | Anycubic Photon Workshop slicer | No |
| No | CoreXY | Yes |
| No | Auto bed leveling | Yes |
| No | WiFi | Yes |
| No | Camera | Yes |
| No | Vibration compensation | Yes |
| No | Direct drive | Yes |
Value math
$169 ÷ 2.1 L and $499 ÷ 16.8 L. Lower is more printer for the money.
| Photon Mono 2 | Spec | P1P |
|---|---|---|
| $80.48 | $ per liter | $29.74 (wins) |
Scores out of 10
| Photon Mono 2 | Spec | P1P |
|---|---|---|
| 9 (wins) | Value | 8 |
| 6 | Beginner Friendliness | 9 (wins) |
| 8 | Print Quality | 9 (wins) |
| 5 | Speed | 9 (wins) |
| 7 | Reliability | 9 (wins) |
| 7 | Overall | 8.8 (wins) |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 143 × 89 × 165 mm
- 256 × 256 × 256 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/PrintedMinisSame guts as the P1S at a lower price. If you add enclosure panels, you basically have a P1S.
P1P owner, r/BambuLabBambu quality, CoreXY speed, open frame flexibility. Solid machine.
P1P owner, Thomas Sanladerer (YouTube)
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
P1P
- +Identical CoreXY motion system as the P1S: same speed, same print head, same quality
- +Aftermarket enclosure panels are $60 and turn this into a near-P1S for less money
- +Bambu's slicer and cloud ecosystem work the same as on every other Bambu
- −$499 open frame when the A1 Combo is $399 with AMS Lite: the value math is awkward
- −AMS sold separately: the one thing the A1 Combo has that this doesn't
Buy these with it
A printer does nothing without these. Grab them in the same order.
Buy these with it
A printer does nothing without these. Grab them in the same order.
- ELEGOO PLA filament, 1kgThe easy filament to start on. Prints at low temperatures and warps less.
- ELEGOO PETG filament, 1kgTougher and more heat tolerant than PLA, for parts that get handled or sit in the sun.
- SUNLU filament dryer S1 PlusWet filament causes stringing and rough surfaces. A dryer fixes that before you blame the printer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Anycubic Photon Mono 2 better than the Bambu Lab P1P?
By the numbers, the Bambu Lab P1P scores higher (8.8/10). 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 Bambu Lab P1P?
The Bambu Lab P1P is more beginner-friendly (9/10 vs 6/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Bambu Lab P1P worth $330 more than the Anycubic Photon Mono 2?
The Bambu Lab P1P scores higher overall (8.8/10 vs 7/10). The extra $330 gets you identical corexy motion system as the p1s: same speed, same print head, same quality.
What's the main difference between Anycubic Photon Mono 2 and Bambu Lab P1P?
Technology: the Anycubic Photon Mono 2 is RESIN (filament) and the Bambu Lab P1P is FDM (resin). FDM prints bigger functional parts; resin delivers finer surface detail.