Anycubic Photon Mono 2Discontinued
- Speed
- 80 mm/h
- Score
- 7/10
- Wins
- 1/5
Discontinued.
Anycubic Photon Mono 2 vs Creality Hi Combo
- The Creality Hi Combo takes the crown with 7.6/10 vs 7/10.
- It pulls ahead in Beginner Friendliness, Speed.
- That said, the Anycubic Photon Mono 2 costs less and wins on Value.
Specs from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Creality Hi Combo
- Speed
- 500 mm/s
- Score
- 7.6/10
- Wins
- 2/5
The verdict
Buy the Hi Combo.
7.6/10 vs Photon Mono 2's 7/10, and it wins 2 of 5 categories. Impressive on paper, shakier in practice. Multi-color reliability trails Bambu's AMS. Worth it if you're comfortable tinkering and want the CoreXY build quality without paying Bambu prices.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
Photon Mono 2Anycubic · RESIN
vsHi ComboCreality · FDM
| Photon Mono 2 | Spec | Hi Combo |
|---|---|---|
| 2.1 L | Build volume | 20.3 L (wins) |
| 80 mm/s | Top speed | 500 mm/s |
| 0.02 mm (wins) | Finest layer | 0.1 mm |
| 5.5 kg | Weight | 13.31 kg |
Features
| Photon Mono 2 | Feature | Hi Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 6K mono LCD | No |
| Yes | USB | No |
| Yes | Anycubic Photon Workshop slicer | No |
| No | CoreXY motion system | Yes |
| No | Up to 16-color printing (4x CFS) | Yes |
| No | Die-cast aluminum unibody | Yes |
| No | Tri-metal quick-swap nozzle | Yes |
| No | Auto calibration | Yes |
| No | Direct drive extruder | Yes |
Scores out of 10
| Photon Mono 2 | Spec | Hi Combo |
|---|---|---|
| 9 (wins) | Value | 8 |
| 6 | Beginner Friendliness | 7 (wins) |
| 8 | Print Quality | 8 |
| 5 | Speed | 8 (wins) |
| 7 | Reliability | 7 |
| 7 | Overall | 7.6 (wins) |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 143 × 89 × 165 mm
- 260 × 260 × 300 mm
What owners say
For [the price], 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/PrintedMinisThe safer choice with better build quality and more established support than newer competitors.
Hi Combo owner, 3DTechValleyCatching up with color. Creality's multi-color game is improving but the CFS still needs refinement.
Hi Combo owner, Tom's HardwareFor the price, you get a solid CoreXY that handles single-color beautifully. Multi-color is a bonus, not a guarantee.
Hi Combo owner, 3DWithUs
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
Hi Combo
- +16 colors with 4 CFS modules if you go all-in
- +All-metal CoreXY body that feels solid for the price
- +300mm Z-axis beats most competitors at this price
- −CFS feed reliability is inconsistent on color changes
- −No adaptive purge, fixed volumes waste filament
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 Creality Hi Combo?
By the numbers, the Creality Hi Combo scores higher (7.6/10). 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 Creality Hi Combo?
The Creality Hi Combo is more beginner-friendly (7/10 vs 6/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Creality Hi Combo worth paying more for over the Anycubic Photon Mono 2?
The Creality Hi Combo scores higher overall (7.6/10 vs 7/10). The extra money gets you 16 colors with 4 cfs modules if you go all-in.
What's the main difference between Anycubic Photon Mono 2 and Creality Hi Combo?
Technology: the Anycubic Photon Mono 2 is RESIN (filament) and the Creality Hi Combo is FDM (resin). FDM prints bigger functional parts; resin delivers finer surface detail.