Anycubic Photon Mono M5s

Which projects is it for?

The Photon Mono M5s is an MSLA resin printer with a 10.1-inch monochrome 12K screen and a 218.8 × 123.8 × 200 mm nominal build volume per Anycubic. It suits figurines and medium-sized detailed parts, with a workflow built to cut down on pre-print setup.

Anycubic presents it as the first consumer-grade printer to skip manual leveling, thanks to a floating platform paired with internal sensors that adjust leveling automatically.

Because the vat and any cured resin remain photosensitive between sessions, the printer works best away from direct sunlight or bright windows, regardless of the removable cover, to avoid premature curing or discoloration over time. Room temperature also affects resin viscosity, so a stable, moderately warm space makes it easier to match the exposure settings the manufacturer documents for each profile.

Materials and setup

The printer runs Anycubic High Speed Resin as well as compatible general resins per the manufacturer, with no exhaustive list of references detailed on the page reviewed. The advertised average speed reaches 105 mm/h.

The 12K screen, at 11520 × 5120px resolution with 19-micron pixels on the horizontal axis, offers a contrast ratio advertised at 480:1. Smart hardware detection checks the machine's state before starting a print per Anycubic.

What the bundle includes or not

Anycubic highlights the lack of manual leveling and smart hardware detection, without detailing a full list of accessories included in the box for the machine alone.

Resin and a wash-and-cure station are not guaranteed to be included. Check the retailer's listing for the exact contents of your offer before comparing prices.

Warranty terms and technical support can also differ between Anycubic's own store and a third-party retailer. Since resin printing involves ongoing consumables (high-speed resin, isopropyl alcohol, gloves), it's worth pricing those recurring costs before comparing two machines on purchase price alone.

Alternatives to compare

For finer resolution on a similar plate, the Photon Mono M7 steps up to a 14K screen with a slightly larger volume. For a wider format, the Photon Mono X2 remains a useful comparison.

The Anycubic page covers the rest of the manufacturer's lineup, and the resin printer buying guide covers the criteria for choosing between these similarly sized models.