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Anycubic Photon P1 Max vs Snapmaker Artisan

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Anycubic Photon P1 Max vs Snapmaker Artisan — documented properties and sources
PropertyAnycubic Photon P1 MaxRESINSnapmaker ArtisanIDEX
Identity
BrandAnycubicSnapmaker
ClassRESINIDEX
Identity & Market
Manufacturer & exact marketed model name (verify the exact product identity first)Anycubic Photon P1 Max[1]Snapmaker Artisan 3-in-1 (3D printing, laser, CNC)[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]$2,996.00 against a $5,046.00 compare-at price on us.snapmaker.com, but marked Unavailable, checked Aug 2026[2]
Variants & sibling models — and how to tell them apart (spec-contamination risk)Not documentedThe 3D-printing work area depends on which nozzle is used: 350 x 400 x 400 mm in dual-nozzle mode, 375 x 400 x 400 with the left nozzle only, 400 x 400 x 400 with the right nozzle only. The bed is also zoned: a 260 x 260 mm inner zone reaches 110 °C while the outer zone stops at 80 °C. A quoted "400x400x400 / 110 °C" therefore describes no single real configuration. Laser module is 10 W or 40 W[2]
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]350 x 400 x 400 mm in dual-nozzle mode (400 x 400 x 400 with the right nozzle alone)[2]
Machine footprint (mm) & clearance needed (cable/spool overhang)430 × 414 × 625 mm, manufacturer dimensions; external clearance not specified.[1]580 x 620 x 634 mm bare; 665 x 943 x 705 mm with the enclosure[2]
Net weight (kg)23.1 kg (manufacturer specification)[1]Snapmaker publishes package weights rather than a net weight: 37.3 kg (package A) plus 25.2 kg (package B); the premium bundle splits as 37.3 + 19.5 + 1.91 kg[2]
Enclosure: open / enclosed; panel material; door/lidNot documentedEnclosure available; the enclosed footprint is quoted separately at 665 x 943 x 705 mm[2]
Kinematics & Motion Hardware
Kinematics (bedslinger i3 / CoreXY / other)Not documentedIDEX — two independently driven print heads[2]
Z-axis: leadscrew count & type, sync mechanism, anti-backlashDual linear guide rails and ball lead screws (manufacturer specification)[1]Z-axis lead 8 mm; X and Y leads 40 mm[2]
Stepper drivers (exact model e.g. TMC2209; UART/SPI; sensorless homing?)Not documentedTMC2209[2]
Speed & Acceleration
Max print speed (claimed, mm/s)Not documented180 mm/s maximum recommended print speed (manufacturer figure — a recommendation, not a peak claim)[2]
Hotend & Nozzle
Max nozzle temp claimed AND firmware max temp limit (both values)Not documented300 °C maximum (manufacturer claim)[2]
Stock nozzle size & sizes included in boxNot documented0.4 mm standard; 0.2, 0.6 and 0.8 mm optional[2]
Stock nozzle material (brass / hardened steel / plated copper / composite tip)Not documentedBrass standard, hardened steel optional[2]
Heated Bed & Surface
Max bed temp claimed AND firmware limitNot documented110 °C in the 260 x 260 mm inner zone; 80 °C in the outer zone[2]
Bed surface (material, texture, coating), single/double-sidedPrecision-ground steel build platform[1]Dual-sided textured PEI sheet[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]Not documented
Electronics & Power
PSU (brand, wattage, rail voltage)296 W power supply (manufacturer specification; not measured consumption)[1]Not documented
Total rated power drawNot documentedIntegrated controller rated 300 W + 450 W[2]
Firmware & Openness
Firmware base & current version (Klipper fork / Marlin fork / proprietary)Not documentedNot named by Snapmaker; the controller runs Android and the supplied software is Snapmaker Luban, with third-party software supported[2]
Connectivity, UI & Camera
Display: size, type, touch?4.5-inch resistive touchscreen[1]7-inch touchscreen[2]
WiFi (band/standard), Ethernet, USB ports, SD/flash-driveWi-Fi and Ethernet; manufacturer advertises LAN isolation mode.[1]Wi-Fi, USB cable, USB flash drive[2]
Materials Support
Officially supported filament listManufacturer lists all Anycubic resins; compatibility with other brands not verified.[1]PLA, ABS, ASA, PETG, TPU (>=90 Shore A), breakaway support, PVA, HIPS, nylon, and carbon/glass-fibre reinforced variants[2]
Independently Measured Performance
Dimensional accuracy measurements (third-party, with numbers)Not documentedRepeatability +/-0.05 mm (manufacturer specification, not an independent measurement)[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. Snapmaker Artisan 3-in-1 product page us.snapmaker.com · 2026-08 · vendor