# Anycubic Photon P1 Max review

Big 12K resin printer for miniatures and large display models

- Our score: 6.2 out of 10
- Price: $959 (checked Nov 4, 2026)
- Status: on sale
- Best for: large resin models and batches of miniatures
- Skip if: you want auto resin refill or only print small parts
- HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/robot/anycubic-photon-p1-max/

## Verdict

The Photon P1 Max gives you a big 18.3 L resin build space with a sharp 12K screen and a heated vat for under $1,000. It suits hobbyists printing painted miniatures in batches or large display pieces. Skip it if you want automatic resin refill or mostly print small parts, where a cheaper 10 inch resin printer is enough.

## Pros

- Large 285.5 x 214 x 300 mm build volume
- Sharp 24.8 micron square pixels for miniature detail
- Heated vat that holds temperature
- Wi-Fi, Ethernet and a built in camera
- Tom's Hardware Editor's Choice

## Cons

- No automatic resin refill
- Leveling quirks and a firmware glitch in testing
- Low resolution 640 x 480 timelapse camera
- No fume hose included; filter sold separately
- Heavy at 23.1 kg

## Specs

- build volume: 285.5 x 214 x 300 mm, 18.3 L (Anycubic)
- print speed: 15 to 25 mm/h with standard resin at 0.05 mm layers (Anycubic). FauxHammer saw a 30 hour job drop to about 20 hours with the automatic pressure based lift
- multi color: No, resin printer prints one resin at a time
- enclosure: Yes, lift up UV blocking lid; no fume hose included (Tom's Hardware); AirPure 2.0 filter sold separately (Anycubic)
- auto leveling: Yes, Leveling-Free 3.0 with force feedback (Anycubic). Tom's Hardware hit a firmware glitch that lifted the plate about 100 mm after leveling and had to re level
- max nozzle temp: Not applicable, resin (MSLA) printer with no nozzle
- heated bed: No heated bed; heated 1.9 L vat reaches up to 35 C (Anycubic). Tom's Hardware found it held temperature
- filament types: Not applicable, uses 405 nm resin; slicing in Photon Workshop, Chitubox, Lychee or Tango (Anycubic)
- connectivity: Wi-Fi, Ethernet and the Anycubic app (Anycubic); USB (Tom's Hardware); no automatic resin refill
- camera: Yes, built in camera for remote monitoring (Anycubic); FauxHammer found timelapses only 640 x 480 and exportable only by USB drive
- noise: 45 dB or less (Anycubic claim)
- weight: 23.1 kg; 430 x 414 x 625 mm (Anycubic)
- resolution: 14 inch 12K mono LCD (11520 x 8640), 24.8 x 24.8 micron XY, layers 0.02 to 0.15 mm (Anycubic)

## Safety

- recalls: No recall found for this model as of 2026-11-03 (web search of cpsc.gov for 3D printer recalls by Anycubic, Prusa and Creality; only the Bambu Lab A1 appeared)
- fcc: Not checked
- company status: Active
- warranty: 1 year on 3D printers, 14 day no reason return (Anycubic store)

## Questions buyers ask

### How big can the Photon P1 Max print?

Up to 285.5 x 214 x 300 mm, or 18.3 L, per Anycubic.

### Does it refill resin by itself?

No. Anycubic says resin auto fill is not supported, and Tom's Hardware listed the missing auto refill as a con. The vat holds 1.9 L.

### Does it need ventilation?

Resin gives off fumes. Tom's Hardware noted no fume extraction hose is included, and Anycubic sells the AirPure 2.0 filter separately.

## Sources

1. [Anycubic store: Photon P1 Max](https://store.anycubic.com/products/photon-p1-max-best-large-resin-3d-printer)
2. [Tom's Hardware: Anycubic Photon P1 Max review](https://tomshardware.com/3d-printing/anycubic-photon-p1-max-review)
3. [FauxHammer: Anycubic Photon P1 Max review](https://www.fauxhammer.com/reviews/anycubic-photon-p1-max-review-the-first-large-resin-printer-that-actually-makes-sense/)
4. [CPSC: Bambu Lab A1 recall (only 3D printer recall found)](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Bambu-Lab-Recalls-A1-3D-Printers-Due-to-Electric-Shock-and-Fire-Hazards)