Technical comparison for 3D printers
| Specifications | Anycubic Photon Mono M5s | Bambu Lab P1P |
|---|---|---|
| Printing Technology | LCD Resin (MSLA) | FDM (CoreXY) |
| Build Volume (XYZ) | 218 x 123 x 200 mm³ | 256 x 256 x 256 mm³ |
| Chassis Structure | N/A | N/A |
| Enclosure Material | N/A | N/A |
| Hotend Design | N/A | N/A |
| Extruder Gear Type | N/A | N/A |
| Nozzle Material | N/A | N/A |
| Max Nozzle Temp | N/A | 300 °C |
| Nozzle Diameter | N/A | N/A |
| Filament Diameter | N/A | N/A |
| Build Plate Surface | N/A | N/A |
| Max Bed Temp | N/A | N/A |
| Max Printing Speed | 105 mm/hr (with High Speed Resin) | 500 mm/s |
| Max Acceleration | N/A | 20,000 mm/s² |
| Max Volumetric Flow | N/A | N/A |
| Cooling System | N/A | N/A |
| Air Filtration | N/A | N/A |
| Supported Materials | N/A | N/A |
| LiDAR Sensor | N/A | N/A |
| Chamber Camera | N/A | N/A |
| Filament Run-out Sensor | N/A | Yes |
| Power Loss Recovery | N/A | Yes |
| Physical Dimensions | 460 x 270 x 290 mm³ | N/A |
| Product Weight | 8.9 kg | 9.65 kg |
| Input Voltage | N/A | N/A |
| Peak Power Draw | N/A | N/A |
| Control Panel / Display | 10.1-inch Monochrome LCD | N/A |
| Connectivity Options | Wi-Fi, USB | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
| Internal Storage | N/A | N/A |
| Motion Controller CPU | N/A | N/A |
| Application Processor | N/A | N/A |
| AI Neural Processing | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended Slicer | N/A | N/A |
| Supported OS | N/A | N/A |
| Bed Leveling System | Leveling-Free System | Automatic |
| Enclosure Type | N/A | N/A |
| Vibration Compensation | N/A | N/A |
| AI Monitoring Features | Resin Detection & Failure Monitoring | N/A |
| Multi-Material Support | N/A | AMS Compatible |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year |
| Box Contents | Printer, Build Plate, Resin Vat, Scraper, Mask | P1P Printer, PEI Plate, Tool kit, Filament |
| Brand | Anycubic | Bambu Lab |
✅ Pros: Stunning 12K detail and zero manual leveling.
❌ Cons: Post-processing (washing/curing) is messy.
✅ Pros: Fastest open-frame printer; incredible CoreXY value.
❌ Cons: No enclosure; basic LCD screen.
The Bambu P1P is the winner for functional parts and rapid prototyping, while the Anycubic M5s is the winner for artistic detail. FDM (Bambu) is for things that 'do' something; Resin (Anycubic) is for things that 'look' like something. **The downside:** Resin prints are brittle compared to FDM parts. We were disappointed that the Anycubic app remains quite buggy compared to Bambu Studio. Pick the Bambu for tools, or the Anycubic for art.