Photon Zero vs Original Prusa SL1 comparison
How the specs and price of Photon Zero and Original Prusa SL1 differ (both use LCD (mSLA)).
Key differences
- Original Prusa SL1 has the larger build size (printable volume), about 1.6x that of Photon Zero (Photon Zero: 97 × 54 × 150 mm, Original Prusa SL1: 120 × 68 × 150 mm).
- The listed price of Photon Zero is $1,530 lower than that of Original Prusa SL1.
- Minimum layer height is the same (Photon Zero: 0.01 mm, Original Prusa SL1: 0.01 mm).
- Photon Zero has the lower printer weight (Photon Zero: 4.7 kg, Original Prusa SL1: 10.4 kg).
Summarized automatically from listed data. Prices are reference prices in US dollars at the time of listing and are not converted from other currencies. Which one suits you depends on the size of what you want to print, your use and your budget.
Spec comparison table
Values differ
| Spec | Photon Zero | Original Prusa SL1 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer (values differ) | ANYCUBIC | Prusa Research |
| Printing method | LCD (mSLA) | LCD (mSLA) |
| Price (values differ) | $169 | $1,699 |
| Printer dimensions | Not listed | Not listed |
| Build area (values differ) | 97 × 54 × 150mm | 120 × 68 × 150mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 4.7kg | 10.4kg |
| Resolution (XY) (values differ) | 115.5μm | 47μm |
| Resolution (Z) | Not listed | Not listed |
| Layer height (values differ) | 0.01 ~ 0.2mm | 0.01 ~ 0.1mm |
| Print speed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Max nozzle temperature | Not listed | Not listed |
| Max build plate temperature | Not listed | Not listed |
| Max chamber temperature | Not listed | Not listed |
| Nozzle size | Not listed | Not listed |
| Filament diameter | Not listed | Not listed |
| Light wavelength | Not listed | Not listed |
| Power supply (values differ) | Not listed | 100-240 VAC, 1.8 A (50-60 Hz) |
| Availability | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Details | View specs | View specs |