For leveling-free resin printing
Anycubic Photon Mono M5s
An MSLA resin printer with a 10.1-inch monochrome 12K screen, a 218.8 × 123.8 × 200 mm nominal build volume, and no manual leveling.
In short The Anycubic Photon Mono M5s is an resin (MSLA) 3D printer with a 218.8 × 123.8 × 200 mm (8.6 × 4.9 × 7.9 in) build volume. Anycubic claims a 10.1-inch 12K LCD, 19 µm XY resolution and up to 105 mm/h; the printer measures 270 × 290 × 460 mm (10.6 × 11.4 × 18.1 in) and weighs 8.9 kg (19.6 lb).
Documentary analysis · Not personally tested
Resin · MSLAWhy consider it?
A floating platform with internal sensors that removes manual leveling, a 12K screen, and an average speed advertised at 105 mm/h.
What to verify
A contrast ratio advertised at 480:1: worth comparing against the brand's newer models for the finest detail.
Anycubic Photon Mono M5s specifications
- Technology
- Resin (MSLA)
- Build volume
- 218.8 × 123.8 × 200 mm (8.6 × 4.9 × 7.9 in)
- Printer dimensions
- 270 × 290 × 460 mm (10.6 × 11.4 × 18.1 in)
- Weight
- 8.9 kg (19.6 lb)
- Enclosure
- Protective cover
- LCD screen
- 10.1 in · 12K
- XY resolution
- 19 µm
- Claimed print speed
- 105 mm/h
- Multicolor
- One resin at a time; no automatic color switching.
- Materials
- Anycubic High Speed Resin and compatible general resins, with no full list detailed on the page.
- Screen
- 4.3-inch touchscreen
- Connectivity
- USB, Wi-Fi
- Listed features
- Auto bed leveling
How much space does it need?
The Anycubic Photon Mono M5s measures 270 × 290 × 460 mm (10.6 × 11.4 × 18.1 in) for a 218.8 × 123.8 × 200 mm (8.6 × 4.9 × 7.9 in) build volume: the dashed box is the printer, the solid cube the largest theoretical part, about 15% of the machine’s volume. Add room for the spool or multicolor unit, cables and ventilation.
Source: official Anycubic pages (store.anycubic.com), checked September 28, 2026. Manufacturer claims, not our measurements. Build volume is nominal: orientation, supports and reserved zones can reduce the usable space.
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.
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Sources and limits
- Source: official Anycubic pages (store.anycubic.com), checked September 28, 2026. Manufacturer claims, not our measurements.
- How we assess specifications
We have not measured noise, real printing speed, accuracy or reliability, so none of these is rated here.