Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro vs Qidi Q2
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro costs $489 and the Qidi Q2 costs $449, so the Qidi Q2 is $40 cheaper. The Qidi Q2 scores higher in our ranking (8.2 vs 7.9 out of 10). Pick the Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro for fast, detailed resin prints. Pick the Qidi Q2 for makers printing engineering filaments like nylon, PC and ABS. The Qidi Q2 wins 3 of 5 points we can measure (2 tied).
Who wins, point by point
The Qidi Q2 wins 3 of 5 points we can measure (2 tied). Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| Photon Mono M7 Pro | Q2 | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $489 | $449 | Q2 |
| TechRadar score | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Tie |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year | Tie |
| Build volume | 223 x 126 x 230 mm | 270 x 270 x 256 mm | Q2 |
| Release year | 2024 | 2025 | Q2 |
- Best for fast, detailed resin prints
- You want to spend less (saves $40)
- You care most about build volume (270 x 270 x 256 mm vs 223 x 126 x 230 mm)
- You want the newer model (2025 vs 2024)
- Best for makers printing engineering filaments like nylon, PC and ABS
- Build volume
- 223 x 126 x 230 mm
- Max speed
- Up to 130 mm/h
- Multicolor
- No
- Enclosure
- Yes
Fast 14K resin printer with auto resin refill and vat heating
Full Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro review, pros and cons →- Build volume
- 270 x 270 x 256 mm
- Max speed
- Up to 600 mm/s
- Multicolor
- Optional QIDI Box
- Enclosure
- Yes
Enclosed printer with a 65 C heated chamber for nylon and PC
Full Qidi Q2 review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro | Qidi Q2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $489 | $449 |
| 3 year cost | $489 | $449 |
| Our score | 7.9/10 | 8.2/10 |
| Rank in 3D printers | #11 | #5 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 1 year on printers, plus 30 day after sales guarantee and 14 day no reason return (Anycubic store) | 1 year, 14 day no reason return, 30 day price match (Qidi store) |
| Build volume | 223 x 126 x 230 mm, 6.5 L (Anycubic) | 270 x 270 x 256 mm (Qidi) |
| Print speed | Up to 130 mm/h with standard resin, 170 mm/h with high speed resin at 0.1 mm layers (Anycubic) | Up to 600 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration; about 300 mm/s typical for PLA and ABS (Qidi) |
| Multi color | No, resin printer prints one resin at a time | Optional QIDI Box (Combo) for up to 4 filaments; Tom's Hardware had repeated jams with it and found it better as a dryer |
| Enclosure | Yes, UV blocking cover (resin printer); TechRadar notes it lifts off and Basic Tutorials found it wobbles slightly | Yes, fully enclosed with active chamber heating up to 65 C and HEPA plus carbon filtration (Qidi, TechRadar) |
| Auto leveling | Leveling free design (Anycubic); TechRadar needed to re level after about 4 kg of resin | Yes, hands free leveling with a load cell in the hotend (Qidi) |
| Max nozzle temp | Not applicable, resin (MSLA) printer with no nozzle | 370 C (Qidi); Tom's Hardware confirmed it reached 370 C |
| Heated bed | No heated bed; temperature controlled resin vat, adjustable 20 to 40 C, default 25 C (Anycubic) | Yes, up to 120 C with a dual sided textured PEI plate (Qidi, TechRadar) |
| Filament types | Not applicable, uses 405 nm resin: standard, high speed, water washable, ABS like and plant based resins (Anycubic) | PLA, ABS, ASA, PETG, TPU, PA, PC and carbon or glass fiber blends (Qidi) |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi and LAN file transfer; Anycubic app (Anycubic) | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB, QIDI Cloud (Qidi; the store page lists 2.4 GHz in the spec table and 2.4 and 5 GHz in its FAQ) |
| Camera | No camera listed (Anycubic) | Yes, up to 1080p with timelapse and AI spaghetti detection (Qidi) |
| Noise | No dB figure; TechRadar describes a subdued low hum, quieter than many mid range models | No dB figure; Tom's Hardware called it quite loud, mostly from the box and filament cutter |
| Assembly | Largely pre assembled (Basic Tutorials) | Not checked |
| Weight | 12.8 kg; 312 x 315 x 520 mm (Anycubic) | 18.1 kg net, 23.5 kg shipped; 402 x 438 x 494 mm (Qidi) |
| Best for | fast, detailed resin prints | makers printing engineering filaments like nylon, PC and ABS |
| Skip if | you cannot ventilate for resin fumes | multi color printing is your main goal |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro
- TechRadar (4.5/5): Scored 4.5 out of 5. High speed resin printed at 170 mm/h versus 130 mm/h on the previous model, and the clean function cleared about 80% of failures. Needed re leveling after about 4 kg of resin; auto refill tapered off below half a bottle. Source
- Basic Tutorials (91/100): Scored 91 with a Gold award. A print that takes about half a day on an FDM printer finished in under an hour with high speed resin, and it handled an 80 degree overhang. Supports sometimes failed to stick on flat areas and the touchscreen and software had flaws. Source
Qidi Q2
- TechRadar (4.5/5): Ran for about six months with no issues. Scored 29 of 30 in print tests with an average XY error of 0.128 mm. First layer never needed manual adjustment. Source
- Tom's Hardware: Reached 370 C nozzle, 120 C bed and 65 C chamber. Printed PA11 CF, PC and ABS-GF parts without warping. The QIDI Box jammed repeatedly and fed only one filament in multi color tests. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro or the Qidi Q2?
The Qidi Q2 scores higher in our ranking (8.2 vs 7.9 out of 10). Pick the Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro for fast, detailed resin prints. Pick the Qidi Q2 for makers printing engineering filaments like nylon, PC and ABS.
Which is cheaper?
The Qidi Q2 at $449, versus $489 for the Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro, checked Nov 4, 2026.
What is the difference between the Photon Mono M7 Pro and the Q2?
Build volume: 223 x 126 x 230 mm, 6.5 L (Anycubic) on the Photon Mono M7 Pro, 270 x 270 x 256 mm (Qidi) on the Q2. Print speed: Up to 130 mm/h with standard resin, 170 mm/h with high speed resin at 0.1 mm layers… on the Photon Mono M7 Pro, Up to 600 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration; about 300 mm/s typical for PLA and ABS (Qidi) on the Q2. Multi color: No, resin printer prints one resin at a time on the Photon Mono M7 Pro, Optional QIDI Box (Combo) for up to 4 filaments; Tom's Hardware had repeated jams with… on the Q2.
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