Detail King
At a glance
Anycubic · Resin (MSLA)
- Score
- 7.8/10
- Rank
- n/a/12
- Build
- 5.9 L
- Speed
- 150 mm/s
- Layer
- 0.01 mm
Anycubic Photon Mono M5s
- Discontinued. Buy it only from remaining stock or used.
- 5.9 L of build space (218×123×220 mm), 1.0× the 5.8 L average.
- Best at print quality: 10/10, against an average of 9.1.
- The catch: Pricier than the Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra at comparable specs.
Specs from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
By Shadman Rahman · Prices checked
The verdict
Discontinued. Buy only from stock or used.
This has been discontinued. The Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra is the active alternative with 12K resolution and active support. Only reason to buy the M5s is a steep discount on remaining stock.
Where the Photon Mono M5s won
- #1 of 13Joint best resin printer for print quality10/10 vs 9.1/10 average
- #1 of 13Joint best resin printer for speed7/10 vs 5.6/10 average
- #1 of 13Joint best resin printer for reliability8/10 vs 7.6/10 average
The numbers behind it
Right side is the average of the 12 current resin printers we track. Teal wins the row.
Photon Mono M5sAnycubic · RESIN
vsAverage12 resin printers
| Photon Mono M5s | Spec | Average of 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 5.9 L (wins) | Build volume | 5.8 L |
| 150 mm/s (wins) | Top speed | 106 mm/s |
| 0.01 mm | Finest layer | 0.01 mm (wins) |
| 9.5 kg | Weight | 9.3 kg |
Scores out of 10
| Photon Mono M5s | Spec | Average of 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Value | 8.4 (wins) |
| 6 (wins) | Beginner | 5.9 |
| 10 (wins) | Print quality | 9.1 |
| 7 (wins) | Speed | 5.6 |
| 8 (wins) | Reliability | 7.6 |
| 7.8 (wins) | Overall | 7.3 |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 218 × 123 × 220 mmPhoton Mono M5s
- 330 × 185 × 400 mmSonic Mega 8K S2, largest current resin
What owners say
14K detail on a Saturn-size plate. The M5s punches well above its price.
r/resinprintingAnti-warping release is a real feature, not marketing. My failure rate dropped significantly.
VOG (YouTube)
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +14K resolution on a Saturn-size plate is the highest resolution in this build volume class
- +Anti-warping release mechanism measurably reduces failed prints on larger models
- +218x123mm plate handles busts, terrain, and multi-model runs
- +Anycubic's community has solid troubleshooting documentation
Cons
- −Pricier than the Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra at comparable specs
- −Discontinued: Anycubic support and firmware updates are ending
- −App is functional but rougher than Elegoo's
Full specs
| Build volume | 218 × 123 × 220 mm |
|---|---|
| Layer resolution | 0.01 to 0.15 mm |
| Top speed | 150 mm/s |
| Weight | 9.5 kg |
| Type | Resin (MSLA) |
Features
- 14K mono LCD
- Anti-warping release
- Dual cooling
- App monitoring
Buy these with it
A printer does nothing without these. Grab them in the same order.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the build volume of the Anycubic Photon Mono M5s?
The Anycubic Photon Mono M5s has a build volume of 218 x 123 x 220 mm.
Is the Anycubic Photon Mono M5s good for beginners?
The Anycubic Photon Mono M5s scores 6/10 for beginner-friendliness. It's suitable for beginners with some patience.
What are the pros and cons of the Anycubic Photon Mono M5s?
Pros: 14K resolution on a Saturn-size plate is the highest resolution in this build volume class. Anti-warping release mechanism measurably reduces failed prints on larger models. 218x123mm plate handles busts, terrain, and multi-model runs. Anycubic's community has solid troubleshooting documentation. Cons: Pricier than the Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra at comparable specs. Discontinued: Anycubic support and firmware updates are ending. App is functional but rougher than Elegoo's.
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