Alpha Series vs Photon Ultra comparison
How the specs of Alpha Series and Photon Ultra differ (both use Digital Light Processing).
Key differences
- Build size (printable volume) is about the same (Alpha Series: 150 × 84.4 × 75 mm, Photon Ultra: 102.4 × 57.6 × 165 mm).
- Minimum layer height is the same (Alpha Series: 0.01 mm, Photon Ultra: 0.01 mm).
- Photon Ultra has the lower printer weight (Alpha Series: 20 kg, Photon Ultra: 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 | Alpha Series | Photon Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer (values differ) | MiiCraft | ANYCUBIC |
| Printing method | Digital Light Processing | Digital Light Processing |
| Price (values differ) | Price not listed | $499 |
| Printer dimensions (values differ) | Not listed | 222 × 227 × 383mm |
| Build area (values differ) | 150 × 84.4 × 75mm | 102.4 × 57.6 × 165mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 20kg | 4kg |
| Resolution (XY) (values differ) | 58μm | 80μm |
| Resolution (Z) | Not listed | Not listed |
| Layer height (values differ) | 0.01 ~ 0.5mm | 0.01 ~ 0.15mm |
| 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) | 19.5V DC / 6.67A Adapter | Not listed |
| Availability (values differ) | On sale | Discontinued |
| Details | View specs | View specs |