For a high-contrast 12K screen
Anycubic Photon Mono M5
An MSLA resin printer with a 10.1-inch monochrome 12K screen, a 218 × 123 × 200 mm build volume, and an XY resolution advertised at 19 μm per Anycubic.
In short The Anycubic Photon Mono M5 is an resin (MSLA) 3D printer with a 218 × 123 × 200 mm (8.6 × 4.8 × 7.9 in) build volume. Anycubic claims a 10.1-inch 12K LCD, 19 µm XY resolution and up to 50 mm/h; the printer measures 270 × 290 × 460 mm (10.6 × 11.4 × 18.1 in) and weighs 8.6 kg (19 lb).
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Resin · MSLAWhy consider it?
A monochrome 12K screen at 11,520 × 5,120 pixels with an XY resolution advertised at 19 μm, a 480:1 contrast ratio, and a removable UV-blocking cover per Anycubic.
What to verify
A moderate advertised speed of 20 to 50 mm/h per Anycubic, slower than tilt-release models. Check the exact bundle contents on the retailer's listing.
Anycubic Photon Mono M5 specifications
- Technology
- Resin (MSLA)
- Build volume
- 218 × 123 × 200 mm (8.6 × 4.8 × 7.9 in)
- Printer dimensions
- 270 × 290 × 460 mm (10.6 × 11.4 × 18.1 in)
- Weight
- 8.6 kg (19 lb)
- Enclosure
- Protective cover
- LCD screen
- 10.1 in · 12K
- XY resolution
- 19 µm
- Claimed print speed
- 50 mm/h
- Multicolor
- One resin at a time; no automatic color or material switching.
- Materials
- Compatible 405 nm UV resins for MSLA; profile and post-processing steps specific to each product per Anycubic.
- Screen
- 4.3-inch touchscreen
- Connectivity
- USB, Wi-Fi
How much space does it need?
The Anycubic Photon Mono M5 measures 270 × 290 × 460 mm (10.6 × 11.4 × 18.1 in) for a 218 × 123 × 200 mm (8.6 × 4.8 × 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 M5 targets a 218 × 123 × 200 mm format per Anycubic, a plate size suited to tabletop gaming figures, miniatures, and small to mid-size parts that call for detailed results rather than the largest batches.
The monochrome 12K screen at 11,520 × 5,120 pixels on a 10.1-inch panel aims for fine definition across the whole plate, with an XY resolution advertised at 19 μm by Anycubic, sharp enough to hold small surface details on miniatures.
Materials and setup
The printer runs compatible 405 nm UV resins for MSLA, each with its own profile and post-processing steps per Anycubic. The LED matrix light source targets even exposure across the whole screen.
A contrast ratio advertised at 480:1 and 4.7% light transmittance per Anycubic aim for sharper part edges, with a typical screen lifespan advertised at 2,000 hours.
What the bundle includes or not
Anycubic lists the build platform, resin vat, a removable UV-blocking cover, and an oversized protection film to limit splatter in the box. Exact contents and additional accessories, such as extra vats or a wash-and-cure station, should still be checked on the retailer's listing.
The removable cover works as UV shielding rather than a sealed thermal chamber: it limits ambient light exposure rather than stabilizing an internal temperature, so room temperature still affects how the resin behaves.
Alternatives to compare
For comparable resolution on a larger plate from Anycubic, the Photon Mono X2 covers a wider format. For a tighter budget, the Photon Mono 4 stays a more compact base.
The resin printer buying guide helps compare this 12K format against other screens of similar resolution before deciding.
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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.