Technical comparison for 3D printers
| Specifications | Anycubic Photon Mono M5s | Bambu Lab P1S |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 100 °C |
| 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 | Activated Carbon Filter |
| Supported Materials | N/A | PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, PA, PC |
| LiDAR Sensor | N/A | N/A |
| Chamber Camera | N/A | N/A |
| Filament Run-out Sensor | N/A | Yes |
| Power Loss Recovery | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Dimensions | 460 x 270 x 290 mm³ | N/A |
| Product Weight | 8.9 kg | 12.95 kg |
| Input Voltage | N/A | N/A |
| Peak Power Draw | N/A | N/A |
| Control Panel / Display | 10.1-inch Monochrome LCD | 2.7-inch LCD with Dial |
| Connectivity Options | Wi-Fi, USB | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Bambu-Bus |
| 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 | N/A |
| Enclosure Type | N/A | Fully Enclosed (Plastic & Glass) |
| Vibration Compensation | N/A | Yes |
| AI Monitoring Features | Resin Detection & Failure Monitoring | N/A |
| Multi-Material Support | N/A | AMS Compatible (up to 16 colors) |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year |
| Box Contents | Printer, Build Plate, Resin Vat, Scraper, Mask | P1S, Build Plate, Spare Nozzle, Scraper |
| Brand | Anycubic | Bambu Lab |
✅ Pros: Stunning 12K detail and zero manual leveling.
❌ Cons: Post-processing (washing/curing) is messy.
✅ Pros: Professional enclosed printing at a mid-range price.
❌ Cons: Basic screen and slower camera than X1-C.
The Bambu P1S wins for material versatility and the cleanest user experience on the market. The Anycubic M5s wins on raw resolution, providing details that no FDM printer can match. **The trade-off:** You have to deal with resin odors and disposal with the Anycubic. We really wish the P1S had a better camera for such a premium price. Choose the P1S for a hassle-free professional hobby, or the Anycubic for specialized high-detail miniatures.