Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Max vs Creality K2 Pro
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Max costs $749 and the Creality K2 Pro costs $799, so the Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Max is $50 cheaper. The Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Max has a published review score and ranks #23 in our 3D printers ranking; the Creality K2 Pro is not scored yet. Pick the Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Max for resin users printing large models or full plates of miniatures. Pick the Creality K2 Pro for big enclosed prints on a mid range budget. The Creality K2 Pro wins 2 of 4 points we can measure (1 tied).
Who wins, point by point
The Creality K2 Pro wins 2 of 4 points we can measure (1 tied). Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| Photon Mono M7 Max | K2 Pro | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $749 | $799 | Photon Mono M7 Max |
| Warranty | 1 year | 12 months | Tie |
| Build volume | 298 x 164 x 300 mm | 300 x 300 x 300 mm | K2 Pro |
| Release year | 2024 | 2025 | K2 Pro |
- You want to spend less (saves $50)
- Best for resin users printing large models or full plates of miniatures
- You care most about build volume (300 x 300 x 300 mm vs 298 x 164 x 300 mm)
- You want the newer model (2025 vs 2024)
- Best for big enclosed prints on a mid range budget
- Build volume
- 298 x 164 x 300 mm
- Max speed
- Up to 63 mm/h
- Multicolor
- No
- Enclosure
- Yes
Large 14.7 liter resin printer with an auto fill resin pump
Full Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Max review, pros and cons →- Build volume
- 300 x 300 x 300 mm
- Max speed
- Up to 600 mm/s
- Multicolor
- Yes
- Enclosure
- Yes
300 mm heated chamber printer with optional 4 color CFS
Full Creality K2 Pro review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Max | Creality K2 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $749 | $799 |
| 3 year cost | $749 | $799 |
| Our score | 6.7/10 | Not scored yet |
| Rank in 3D printers | #23 | #47 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 1 year on 3D printers, 14 day no reason return (Anycubic store) | Up to 12 months (Creality store badge; exact terms not stated) |
| Build volume | 298 x 164 x 300 mm, 14.7 L (Anycubic) | 300 x 300 x 300 mm (Creality) |
| Print speed | Up to 63 mm/h; about 31 mm/h with standard resin at 0.05 mm, up to 86 mm/h with high speed resin at 0.1 mm (Anycubic) | Up to 600 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration (Creality) |
| Multi color | No, resin printer prints one resin at a time | Yes with the CFS (included in the Combo), 4 spools per unit and up to 16 colors with four units (Creality); single nozzle, so color changes purge filament |
| Enclosure | Yes, lift off UV blocking cover; no built in fume filter (PCMag) | Yes, fully enclosed with active chamber heating up to 60 C (Creality); All3DP printed ASA at 60 C with no noticeable warping |
| Auto leveling | No, 4 point manual leveling (Anycubic); ships factory leveled and leveling took about 5 minutes for CGMagazine | Yes, full auto leveling plus AI camera calibration (Creality) |
| Max nozzle temp | Not applicable, resin (MSLA) printer with no nozzle | 300 C (Creality) |
| Heated bed | No heated bed; heated vat keeps resin at 20 to 40 C (Anycubic) | Yes, up to 110 C (Creality) |
| Filament types | Not applicable, uses 405 nm resin; works with PhotonWorkshop, Chitubox and Lychee (CGMagazine) | PLA, PETG, PET, ABS, ASA, PLA CF, PA CF, PPA CF (Creality) |
| Connectivity | USB and Wi-Fi with the Anycubic app (Anycubic, PCMag); CGMagazine found cloud links worked about 90% of the time | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB drive; Creality Cloud app (Creality) |
| Camera | Not listed (Anycubic) | Yes, two AI cameras, one for monitoring and one for calibration (Creality). All3DP notes the nozzle camera has no live view |
| Noise | n/a | Creality says it runs as quietly as typing on a laptop; The Gadgeteer measured about 46 dB but still found the fans noisy |
| Assembly | About 15 minutes to the first print (PCMag); about 30 minutes for CGMagazine | Ready to print after unpacking and installing the touchscreen (Creality); The Gadgeteer needed a helper to unbox it |
| Weight | 24 kg; 425 x 362 x 652 mm (Anycubic) | 23.7 kg net (Creality) |
| Resolution | 13.6 inch 7K mono LCD, 46 x 46 micron XY, layers 0.01 to 0.15 mm (Anycubic) | n/a |
| Best for | resin users printing large models or full plates of miniatures | big enclosed prints on a mid range budget |
| Skip if | you have little space or want a compact miniature printer | you want the quietest, most polished printer |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Max
- PCMag: Editors' Choice. About 15 minutes from box to first print, and the pump filled the vat in about 60 seconds. A 10 mm mark measured 9.94 mm and gaps down to 0.10 mm printed cleanly. It caught a failed print about 15 minutes in. Source
- CGMagazine (8.5/10): Large multi part dragon printed well. Fast resin roughly halved print times but softened detail. Heavy prints sometimes detached; cloud connection worked about 90% of the time. Source
Creality K2 Pro
- All3DP: Called it difficult to find fault with. ASA printed at a 60 C chamber with no noticeable warping, PLA and PETG printed with the door closed and the CFS handled hundreds of color changes. Downsides were layer inconsistency, weaker rear left overhangs, purge waste and long pre print calibration when enabled. Source
- The Gadgeteer: Measured about 46 dB but still called the fans noisy. A chainmail print finished with some artifacts where the K2 failed, a full bed helmet printed well and CFS multi color prints had clean lines. Setup needed a helper. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Max or the Creality K2 Pro?
The Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Max has a published review score and ranks #23 in our 3D printers ranking; the Creality K2 Pro is not scored yet. Pick the Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Max for resin users printing large models or full plates of miniatures. Pick the Creality K2 Pro for big enclosed prints on a mid range budget.
Which is cheaper?
The Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Max at $749, versus $799 for the Creality K2 Pro, checked Nov 4, 2026.
What is the difference between the Photon Mono M7 Max and the K2 Pro?
Build volume: 298 x 164 x 300 mm, 14.7 L (Anycubic) on the Photon Mono M7 Max, 300 x 300 x 300 mm (Creality) on the K2 Pro. Print speed: Up to 63 mm/h; about 31 mm/h with standard resin at 0.05 mm, up to 86 mm/h with high… on the Photon Mono M7 Max, Up to 600 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration (Creality) on the K2 Pro. Multi color: No, resin printer prints one resin at a time on the Photon Mono M7 Max, Yes with the CFS (included in the Combo), 4 spools per unit and up to 16 colors with… on the K2 Pro.
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