Anycubic Photon P1 Max vs Elegoo Jupiter 2
Two of the resin 3d printers (msla) in our best resin 3d printers: elegoo saturn & jupiter vs anycubic photon vs creality halot comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Best for: The largest resin volume here at 18.3 L
Check price at AmazonBest for: A 16K large-format printer with tank heating
Check price at AmazonSpec-by-spec comparison
Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Anycubic Photon P1 Max | Elegoo Jupiter 2 | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| XY pixel size (larger axis)Smaller pixels mean finer detail. Many screens have rectangular pixels (e.g. 16.8 × 24.8 µm); we score the larger figure. | 24.8 µm | 26 µm | 30% |
| Build volumeWidth × depth × height from the spec table, in liters. | 18.33 L | 14.68 L | 30% |
| Max print speedMaker's top Z-speed, usually with its fast resin. Anycubic's Photon P1 series quotes speed at 0.05 mm layers only, so it gets the category median. | Not listed | Not listed | 20% |
| Heated resin vatYes when the maker lists resin or vat heating. Cold resin is a common cause of failed prints in garages and winter rooms. | Yes | Yes | 20% |
| Screen | 14-inch 12K mono LCD | 16K, 15120 × 6230 | info |
| XY resolution | 24.8 × 24.8 µm | 20 × 26 µm | info |
| Build volume | 285.5 × 214 × 300 mm | 302 × 162 × 300 mm | info |
| Speed | 15–25 mm/h at 0.05 mm layers | Not listed | info |
| Heating | Dynamic temperature-control vat | Smart tank heating to 30 °C | info |
| Resin vat | 1.9 L | Not listed | info |
| Weight | 23.1 kg | Not listed | info |
| Leveling | Not listed | Multi-point auto leveling with four force sensors | info |
| Max speed | Not listed | Not listed | info |
| LayerPick score | 8.7/10 | 8.0/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Anycubic Photon P1 Max
Better published figure on: XY pixel size (larger axis), Build volume.
What we like
- Largest volume
- Heated vat
Watch out for
- 23 kg
- Speed only quoted at 0.05 mm layers
Elegoo Jupiter 2
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
- Large volume with fine pixels
- Heated tank
Watch out for
- Speed not published
Verdict
Anycubic is larger (18.3 vs 14.7 L) with 24.8 µm pixels and a ball-screw Z; Elegoo's pixels are 20 × 26 µm. Both heat the vat.
- Anycubic Photon P1 Max: Anycubic: Photon P1 Max
- Elegoo Jupiter 2: Elegoo: Jupiter 2