Anycubic Photon Mono 4
- Speed
- 100 mm/h
- Score
- 7.4/10
- Wins
- 1/5
Anycubic Photon Mono 4 vs Bambu Lab P1P
- Buy the Anycubic Photon Mono 4.
- The Bambu Lab P1P scores higher, 8.8 vs 7.4 out of 10, but it is discontinued.
Specs from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Bambu Lab P1PDiscontinued
- Speed
- 500 mm/s
- Score
- 8.8/10
- Wins
- 3/5
Discontinued. Replaced by the Bambu Lab P2S.
The verdict
Buy the Photon Mono 4.
The P1P scores higher but is discontinued. Start here if budget is the constraint and you're not sure resin is your thing. The detail is real even at this price. 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 4Anycubic · RESIN
vsP1PBambu Lab · FDM
| Photon Mono 4 | Spec | P1P |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3 L | Build volume | 16.8 L (wins) |
| 100 mm/s | Top speed | 500 mm/s |
| 0.01 mm (wins) | Finest layer | 0.05 mm |
| 5 kg | Weight | 13.5 kg |
Features
| Photon Mono 4 | Feature | P1P |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 10K mono LCD | No |
| Yes | Laser-cut build plate | No |
| Yes | USB | No |
| No | CoreXY | Yes |
| No | Auto bed leveling | Yes |
| No | WiFi | Yes |
| No | Camera | Yes |
| No | Vibration compensation | Yes |
| No | Direct drive | Yes |
Scores out of 10
| Photon Mono 4 | Spec | P1P |
|---|---|---|
| 10 (wins) | Value | 8 |
| 6 | Beginner Friendliness | 9 (wins) |
| 9 | Print Quality | 9 |
| 5 | Speed | 9 (wins) |
| 7 | Reliability | 9 (wins) |
| 7.4 | Overall | 8.8 (wins) |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 134 × 75 × 130 mm
- 256 × 256 × 256 mm
What owners say
For [the price], this is the cheapest way to find out if resin printing is for you.
Photon Mono 4 owner, r/resinprintingSame 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 4
- +This 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
P1P
- +Identical CoreXY motion system as the P1S: same speed, same print head, same quality
- +Aftermarket enclosure panels are cheap and turn this into a near-P1S for less money
- +Bambu's slicer and cloud ecosystem work the same as on every other Bambu
- −Open frame when the cheaper A1 Combo includes 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 4 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 4 may be the smarter buy if you need miniatures.
Which is better for beginners, Anycubic Photon Mono 4 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 paying more for over the Anycubic Photon Mono 4?
The Bambu Lab P1P scores higher overall (8.8/10 vs 7.4/10). The extra money 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 4 and Bambu Lab P1P?
Technology: the Anycubic Photon Mono 4 is RESIN (filament) and the Bambu Lab P1P is FDM (resin). FDM prints bigger functional parts; resin delivers finer surface detail.