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Anycubic Photon P1 Max vs LulzBot TAZ Pro Long Bed

Compare hardware, build volume, printing specifications, dated prices and sources.

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Anycubic Photon P1 Max vs LulzBot TAZ Pro Long Bed — documented properties and sources
PropertyAnycubic Photon P1 MaxRESINLulzBot TAZ Pro Long BedBEDSLINGER
Identity
BrandAnycubicLulzBot
ClassRESINBEDSLINGER
Identity & Market
Manufacturer & exact marketed model name (verify the exact product identity first)Anycubic Photon P1 Max[1]LulzBot TAZ Pro Long Bed 3D Printer[2]
Street price (USD; dated snapshot per entry)$959 advertised single-unit sale/from price; $999 compare-at, not launch MSRP. Global USD storefront, Other plug/no resin selected; US price, availability, shipping and tax require checkout. Checked 2026-10-17.[1]$7,995.00 at MatterHackers, listed as currently unavailable, checked Aug 2026[2]
Variants & sibling models — and how to tell them apart (spec-contamination risk)Not documentedNot simply a longer TAZ Pro. The Long Bed ships the Asteroid 285 tool head with a 1.2 mm nozzle, a 0.3-0.9 mm equipped layer range, an 80 °C bed cap (vs 110 °C), 150 mm/s travel (vs 300) and BLTouch 32-point mesh levelling (vs 4-point contact). Bed material also differs: blue spring-steel magnetic flex rather than glass with PEI film[2][3]
Physical & Frame
Build volume X×Y×Z (mm) — advertised vs actually usable285.5 × 214 × 300 mm (X × Y × Z), advertised 18.3 L; usable volume not independently measured.[1]282 x 582 x 285 mm[2]
Machine footprint (mm) & clearance needed (cable/spool overhang)430 × 414 × 625 mm, manufacturer dimensions; external clearance not specified.[1]Not documented
Net weight (kg)23.1 kg (manufacturer specification)[1]Not documented
Frame construction & materialNot documentedOpen frame; GT2 belt drive with Igus SST rods and polymer bushings[2]
Enclosure: open / enclosed; panel material; door/lidNot documentedOpen frame, no enclosure[2]
Kinematics & Motion Hardware
Kinematics (bedslinger i3 / CoreXY / other)Not documentedCartesian bedslinger[2]
Z-axis: leadscrew count & type, sync mechanism, anti-backlashDual linear guide rails and ball lead screws (manufacturer specification)[1]Not documented
Stepper drivers (exact model e.g. TMC2209; UART/SPI; sensorless homing?)Not documentedTrinamic TMC2130[2]
Speed & Acceleration
Max travel speedNot documented150 mm/s maximum travel speed, firmware-limited[2]
Extruder
Type (direct drive / bowden) & design nameNot documentedAsteroid 285 tool head[2]
Filament diameterNot documented2.85 mm standard, 1.75 mm optional[2]
Hotend & Nozzle
Max nozzle temp claimed AND firmware max temp limit (both values)Not documented290 °C maximum, firmware-limited[2]
Stock nozzle size & sizes included in boxNot documented1.2 mm GammaMaster steel[2]
Stock nozzle material (brass / hardened steel / plated copper / composite tip)Not documentedGammaMaster steel[2]
Heated Bed & Surface
Max bed temp claimed AND firmware limitNot documented80 °C maximum bed temperature — notably lower than the base TAZ Pro[2]
Bed heater type (DC/AC mains) & wattageNot documented360 W, 24 V silicone bed heater[2]
Bed surface (material, texture, coating), single/double-sidedPrecision-ground steel build platform[1]Blue spring-steel magnetic flex bed system[2]
Leveling & Z-Offset
Auto bed leveling: probe technology (inductive / strain gauge / load cell / touch probe)Leveling-Free 3.0 with feedback and pre-print self-check (manufacturer claim)[1]BLTouch, 32-point automatic mesh calibration[2]
Mesh grid size (probe point count — firmware evidence)Not documented32 points[2]
Filament Handling & Detection
Filament runout sensor (type, location)Not documentedFilament sensor with runout and stripping detection[2]
Electronics & Power
Mainboard model & MCU (exact chip markings if teardowns exist)Not documented32-bit Archim 2.2b with Trinamic TMC2130 drivers[2]
PSU (brand, wattage, rail voltage)296 W power supply (manufacturer specification; not measured consumption)[1]500 W 24 V Mean Well, auto-switching, 100-240 VAC input[2]
Firmware & Openness
Firmware base & current version (Klipper fork / Marlin fork / proprietary)Not documentedMarlin[2]
Connectivity, UI & Camera
Display: size, type, touch?4.5-inch resistive touchscreen[1]Not documented
WiFi (band/standard), Ethernet, USB ports, SD/flash-driveWi-Fi and Ethernet; manufacturer advertises LAN isolation mode.[1]USB serial; 16 GB flash drive included for standalone printing[2]
Materials Support
Officially supported filament listManufacturer lists all Anycubic resins; compatibility with other brands not verified.[1]PLA, TPU, ABS, PETG, PVA, PVB, nylon, PC and other materials below 290 °C[2]
Reliability, Support & Ecosystem
Warranty length & support reputation (evidence, not vibes)Not documented1 year standard with extended options. Made in the USA[2]
Independently Measured Performance
Dimensional accuracy measurements (third-party, with numbers)Not documentedPositional resolution 0.01 mm in X/Y and 0.002 mm in Z (manufacturer specification)[2]
Resin & MSLA
Masking LCD14-inch monochrome 12K masking LCD; 24.8 × 24.8 µm XY pixel pitch (manufacturer specification)[1]Not documented
Light sourceCOB + Fresnel + mask light source[1]Not documented
Light uniformity & intensity≥4000 µW/cm² intensity and 92% uniformity (manufacturer claims)[1]Not documented
Vertical print speedmm/h15–25 mm/h at 0.05 mm layers with standard resin (manufacturer claim; not independently measured).[1]Not documented
Layer height range0.02–0.15 mm layer height[1]Not documented
Release filmNFEP release film; store separately describes its Wave Release system.[1]Not documented
Resin vat & feeding1.9 L vat with dynamic temperature control; auto-fill unit not supported.[1]Not documented
Fume extractionOptional AirPure 2.0 accessory; filtration efficacy not independently verified.[1]Not documented

Manufacturer claims, independent measurements, packages and test conditions retain their source wording. FDM linear speed and resin vertical speed use different units and are not directly comparable. Unknown values are marked “Not documented”. Prices and source dates remain historical snapshots; check the linked guide for product details. Differences highlight text, not a universal winner.

Sources for this comparison

  1. Anycubic Photon P1 Max official store: single-unit price and specifications Anycubic · 2026-10-17 · vendor
  2. LulzBot TAZ Pro Long Bed 3D Printer listing matterhackers.com · 2026-08 · vendor
  3. LulzBot TAZ Pro product page buy.lulzbot.com · 2026-08 · vendor