10K! - Does BIG NUMBER mean MORE BETTER? - Anycubic Mono 4 Review

[@devonpieper8374]

Just received this for Christmas. My first 3d printer and this review has me stoked that what i got was really good for my first. Cheers.

[@TommyHoughton]

Your thumbnails have been insanely good lately Ross! I always enjoy the resin review videos (especially this one since the original Photon Mono was my first resin machine.) I'm testing out the Sonic Mega 8K S currently, and I must have watched your review at least 5 times to know what I was getting into. All the best! Cheers

[@table278_bruh]

ty for this, i ordered a mono 4 like and hour ago. now I know what I'm expecting!

[@FauxHammer]

thanks. that's what I set out to do!

[@oithetresen609]

Have gotten myself that one as my first resin printer. I've been FDM printing for years and have built a Voron Trident.

[@magikarp2063]

If you look at the number of posts or holes it might seem like "4k quality" but the prints of high res printers are smoother, you can get them print with no visible lines or voxels even when looking up really close, great for miniatures.

[@FauxHammer]

Not noticeably smoother. To get visibly smoother at 2x magnification you would need sub 10 micron pixels. And without a lightsource sharp enough, which this does not have. There is no difference because edges are soft. It’s fine. But watch the video you’ll see what I mean at the end

[@jasonburnside3626]

Will you be reviewing the ultra version of this printer as well?

[@FauxHammer]

@ yep, review is already live for members mate

[@Redsing_ART]

@@FauxHammer So, if I was in a hurry and already bought a mono 4 instead of my 2k OG photon, should I throw the mono 4 out the window and look for something better in the same budget? or is this an acceptable level of quality to upgrade to?

[@FauxHammer]

@@Redsing_ART no mate, not at all. This printer is fine and you’ll see a difference from the OG photon for sure. I only mean that this wasn’t a difference worth Anycubic making.

[@carlosaguilera7832]

I like the new thumbnail it looks really shiny!

[@teriyakipuppy]

Anycubic moves new printers every year and sunsets their old products so fast that I can't find any replacement parts. Instead had to print replacements myself with an fdm

[@kingbaaka3D]

I have a mono 2 and glad i am not missing much

[@nikroth]

A well made video as always !

[@FauxHammer]

It's not bad to be honest. but the lack of simple stuff does weaken it!

[@nikroth]

@@FauxHammer Oh, sorry, I meant that your video is well made :) I will edit my comment so it's clear

[@FauxHammer]

@@nikrothawww but now my reply looks daft lol!

[@nikroth]

@@FauxHammer Oh well :) The risks of the the profession I guess ^^ Be safe mrHammer

[@WireHedd]

"He's dug in tighter than an Alabama tick." Great review Ross, thanks.

[@orkas1226]

Dzień dobry ..gdzie mogę znaleźć ustawienia do chitubox. Niestety nie ma tam jej dodanej . A nie wiem jakie ustawienia ustawić

[@andljoy]

I dont have a space to put a resin , but i find them interesting. From the outside it looks as if a lot of the companies have what i like to call "enter-itis" release 50 versions of the same machine with minor upgrades. It must be a bloody nightmare for support from the company themselves. Would it not be better for them to focus on a small number of machines and work on improving software and UX? I know more about FDM so as an example. Bambu have shown us that the most important thing is the software and the user experience, nice hardware is good but how you use the tool is way more important, something that other FDM vendors just dont get. They think if they make a machine that looks like a bambu with a few more numbers on the stats it will out bambu bambu, they have learned nothing.

[@windforward9810]

Just checked the elegoo mars4 ultra is price the same as this printer the mars 4 $20 less. For $50 you can get a Saturn 3 or the Anycubic mono 4 ultra for $70 more. So it’s AA vs RERF. If they sold it for $159 or less it would be a ok beginning printer.

[@silentstocker5262]

For my first printer its not bad of course i am new to all this and my lcd screen is messed up so i am waiting on them to send me a new one well thats what they said was the problem for my bad prints so we will see. I couldn't find the link for the loot scoured free stuff but would you or anyone else know a good setting for this machine using water wash resin

[@Armordonis]

A point on 'not being a 10K', with that resolution it definitely falls within the range of what a '10K' standard would be. 4K, 5K, 8K etc... don't define a single resolution of pixels as every screen is not the same aspect ratio; they're usually grouped within a range. This printer has more pixels then 10K ultrawide monitors (10240x4320) or that defined in the HDMI 2.1 standard. It's 10K in the same way 4800 × 2700 is 5K. Aspect ratio, within a range and number of pixels help define it just as much as horizontal or vertical pixel count :)

[@ScytheNoire]

Rubber feet are really expensive. It might cost them a penny to include them.

[@thealmightypadfoot189]

Been keen to hear your thoughts on this and the Ultra; been looking for an upgrade as I'm still rocking a Photon Zero from years ago! 😂

[@Jane-de2re]

Mono 4 Ultra！

[@Fjorgram]

It seems many of you have an printer already, so i have a question: How bad is the smell and how unhealthy is it? I would realy love to get a printer myself, but I live alone in a one room apartment. Being a craftsman I am outside my apartment for over 10 hours per day (in that time I wouldn't let the printer run), and I would have to print in the room I sleep in.

[@chrisspyroman]

Do not get a printer then

[@genemaster74]

Cheers for your work ol son....i watched your end of yr list of printers and here downunder i got the Mars 5 on sale $271aud, and getting it via 4 payments on paypal i wish i could have gotten the Ultra but my budget was $250. So my ol chook chucked in the extra so i could get at least this model and is closer to real 4K than others boast. Really appreciate the level of commitment and breaking things down for us idiots including the whole screen size v's pixels. From ya idiot disabled M8 Downunder🙃

[@AlfisGarage]

I bought this about 2 weeks ago. Can't compare to anything as it's my first resin printer. What I printed so far has incredible detail. Having said that, I agree that probably 4k resolution on 7" screen should be more than enough, as you can't see the pixels on 7" 4k, so I don't see why we need higher resolution. I don't see the logic however how a single COB LED could give better/straighter UV beam compared to multiple LED's

[@maxpower8080]

Thanks for the video

[@steffy2]

Thank you for the great review! How would you say this compares to the mars 5 as a budget resin printer for getting into the hobby? Ive been considering getting a printer but Im having a tough time deciding between brands and models.... ^^'

[@Haddepe]

Hey, great video, It's a question for everybody. I want to buy my first resin printer so I waited for Black friday. Anycubic and Elegoo sales are already out but the promo are not that great for exemple the M7 passed from 399$ to 379$, a 20$ difference is not big. Is it the only promo available or is there bigger one at the actual Black friday date (29 of November)? Thanks in advance

[@Redsing_ART]

nope they're very greedy.

[@urnoob5528]

who the heck said that was an acf film even the website link has fep in the specification that vat is the same as the photon mono 2

[@TomJones0065]

So I got the Mono 4, did all the test and cleaned it. Dont Like How the LID MOVES SO MUCH! But it printed fine. MY QUESTION, How do I get to my Files to print my DLs? I mean It just shows the SAME two things to Print when you First Start! The Test PRINTS is ALL I can seem to see? How DO I find my Files I wish to Print?? I am confused!

[@FauxHammer]

You need to use the slicer program to convert the 3D files into the files that the printer can read. You may also need to learn about supports and settings if you don’t already know.

[@TomJones0065]

@@FauxHammer Ok Thank You Im a Noob so I had no idea where to start!

[@FauxHammer]

@ no worries I have a whole beginner playlist that would be worth a watch?

[@TomJones0065]

@@FauxHammer Ok will do! TY

[@RabelloDotZip]

Maybe as a second printer for small details or for backup, but I'm not sure if it can be a professional main printer. I've got a Halot Mage and I want this one because its smaller, and if I need something small, and im using my h-mage, it can be done quickly

[@FauxHammer]

Yeah, totally fair, just wanted to make sure you are aware of it's limits.

[@rafaelreisferreira]

Really like those reviews.. congratulations!! 6KS would be better than this Mono 4 or Mono 4 Ultra?

[@FauxHammer]

It would be. But consider they are end of life now and anycubic down not have a great track record of supporting their printers with spare parts for long after they are sold out. So get yourself some screens. I think 6Ks is better than this, but not the Mono 4 ultra.

[@xhobv02]

Is it worth upgrating to Mono 4, when I have the original first series Anycubic Photon from 2019?

[@Redsing_ART]

yep i do it for myself and i highly satisfied about this upgrade

[@Hopatzful]

so which 3d resin printer has good performance for economy / low budget user ?

[@DonniefromBoston]

Thank you for making me feel Like I bought a piece of shit but I do appreciate the honesty. 😂

[@brian07900]

What I want to see from AC, is a new 6-8k printer with 10" screen for under £150, build it to last, they would sell tones of the things. Yes I got burnt by the M5s.......

[@FOAK778]

Thanks for the review! After watching your videos I'm incline to buy the mars 4 ultra, but what would you recommend between the the mars 4 ultra and the anycubic mono 4 standart? Cheers and thanks again😁

[@FauxHammer]

Honetly, it depends how much you wnat to piss around. I think the Mono 4 Ultra has a minimal edge on Quality, and if it matters to you, swap the ACF for PFA. but if you don;t wnat to do that. Then the Mars 4 is the easier to use out of the box. The Mars 5 Ultra however, is the same as the Mars 4 Ultra. But prints faster, yet has a stupid build plate.

[@JamesKelleher-z1o]

I'm looking at upgrading my resin printer. I know you love the Uniformation GKtwo but I know that, that technology is a bit old now. Would you recommend either the regular Anycubic M7 or the newer M7 Max over the GKtwo? or id the GKtwo still it? I'm looking for a turnkey, heated, easy to use out of the box printer. I'd rather spend my time printing rather than tinkering with a printer. I appreciate any insight you could provided to help me with my decision. Thanks.

[@FauxHammer]

I can’t say why, but can I ask you to wait until next Tuesday and ask me again?

[@jameskelleher467]

@@FauxHammer Surething. I will message you again in a week. Thank you for getting back to me. I appreciate it.

[@thefoolsworld3495]

@@FauxHammer Can you answer this, if someone bought the gk3 in the next week, would they regret it after seeing what you put out Tuesday the 19th?

[@FauxHammer]

@@thefoolsworld3495 it’s possible

[@thefoolsworld3495]

@@FauxHammer Why are all the possible best things a secret.

[@Rart95871]

How would you say the print sharpness fares in comparison to the mars 4 ultra with pfa? Comparing the showcase prints from each print side-to-side seems to show inconclusive results despite the better backlight on the mars. And not having AA is scuffed.

[@GTiR23]

This or the Mono4 Ultra?

[@Vizr.]

Can anyone help me out. On ebay refurbished they are pretty cheap. Should I go for this mono 4 or the M5s. Which one is newer. Or better.

[@lejezza2492]

I am scratching my head at the moment. I have 300€ allocated to the purchase of my first resin printer. It is the battle of the ultras. What should I do either the mars 5 ultra or the mono 4 ultra, tough choice and on top of it anycubic brought the 6ks nicely down in price. Driving me crazy.

[@magikarp2063]

I think anycubic has m5s pro at 300€ right now - larger screen, integrated heater and you don't lose any print quality either.

[@lejezza2492]

​@@magikarp2063 adding to the pain😂

[@jasonburnside3626]

Any way to stretch to the Saturn 4 ultra? Would be a great investment to have the larger build area, and flip up lid and the tilt release makes printer settings much simpler

[@lejezza2492]

Got to keep some money for the post-treatment as well. I can justify going up to 350€ but 450 will be a stretch. But I can see the advantage of a bigger plate. The plate on the Saturn 4 looks like an absolute pain.

[@VolundJpn]

Go elegoo everyday ! But why ? Maybe anycubic is better on the paper, they are lacking in a way that is very important : customer service support ! If you have a problem with your printer you are basically fu**ed ! And it s commonly known on the printing community that anycubic is a nightmare for that !

[@sigmareite]

I got a mono 2 last christmas and I don't see the point to upgrade to anything that is't like an m7 or the saturn 3/4. Is there a point thought?

[@FauxHammer]

Only if you need a bigger build size. Models are a little sharper on the newer machines

[@markmcguire6984]

What's your opinion on the m7 max ?

[@antrax3932]

i been debating on what printer to get, since i read a lot in reddit that any cubic its bad 😢😢

[@MaiklKuklin]

Я всё же взял второй день без перерыва фигачю миниатюрки

[@budwittman4907]

the freebies link does not work, columbus ohio usa

[@FauxHammer]

try now mate, they have just release a new pack, so I've updated the link. if not, try here links.lootstudios.com/FH-free-mini-pack

[@makdaddi3921]

The mono 2 has a proprietary vat fep frame... I was unaware of because I didn't notice if anyone ever mentioned that....

[@AlfisGarage]

I think Mono 4 has the very same FEP frame - when I was looking to replace mine, I found on anycubic website the same FEP for both Mono2 and Mono4

[@makdaddi3921]

@ I don't think so they are different... as far as I know there is no secondary market fep frame anywhere. Only throw away replacement frames with fep in them already is available. Certainly Anycubic doesn't make one. Alternative options are welcome but I never would have bought it. Currently printing a replacement frame found on Thingiverse...

[@urnoob5528]

@@AlfisGarage same vat same fep couldnt find local stock for literally any mono 4 accessories bought mono 2 ones and they are literally the same, replaced the fep the build plate isnt the same but it still works with slight size difference

[@samuswar1]

I miss if you are going to do a mono 4 ultra review?

[@FauxHammer]

Already up for members mate and will be live on Monday

[@Doors_of_Perception]

@@FauxHammer I can see it is live for members, but not live for everyone else. When will it be available to watch for non-members, please?

[@FauxHammer]

@@Doors_of_Perceptiontomorrow mate.

[@Doors_of_Perception]

@@FauxHammer Cheers mare. Already ordered one but be great to hear your thoughts!

[@РоманСавчук-о4и]

think about buying it from ebay for 180$ as my first printer

[@countmalin70]

STATIC ATTRACTION is a hair raising way of starting a relationship matey ......

[@xRaptorScreamx]

When showing prints done with the tested printer, could you primer them before showing? Models will show better quality or issues with just a simple spray grey primer

[@FauxHammer]

So I used to do that, but then I had comments the other way that they cannot be judged due to the primer on them. Which I kind of agree with because my priming skills may be better or worse than the next person. So things what the prints look like raw with no external interaction. I specifically choose these drains because they are opaque, sharp and also show up these details

[@urnoob5528]

2.5 seconds increment? either underexposed or overexposed? there are so many misinformation in this video

[@VolundJpn]

I hate anycubic ! Too many bad experiences with them (bought resin, customer experience was a nightmare) and i know many people that had nightmares with malfunctionning printers from anycubic

[@FauxHammer]

They are coming around it seems, Maybe too many people have the sour taste of the last generation but by next gen, if they stay this course, they will hopefully be well-regarded again!? Hopefully!

[@VolundJpn]

@FauxHammer it s wait and see then ! I m still traumatized, but we ll see i guess

[@MarkWidner]

I have been running a mono 4k for almost three years with a range of resins. Most of the issues have been mine.

[@VolundJpn]

@@MarkWidner like i said it s 50/50, if you are lucky everything will be fine, but if u are not, it is a nightmare to have support

[@jessesuarez2787]

I have one and don’t have much of a problem. Like the comment before me it’s just the last generation of printers that may gave you that bad experience

[@JrodsRabbitry]

I evidently missed a video explaining this, but what is with the torch to the resin i've noticed in a couple videos now?

[@circumferenc]

The Mono 4 Ultra has COB and fresnel, so it should be better. On the other hand, it has ACF. Why????

[@FauxHammer]

Exactly!!!!

[@dovmerrill804]

@@FauxHammerYes, the Mono 4 Ultra has ACF (and should have come with PFA standard, and ACF an optional purchase for the one person who doesn’t care about sharp detail), but if the Mono 4 Ultra is pretty nice for the price otherwise, how hard is it REALLY (for macho hobbyists such as those of us watching Fauxhammer videos) to replace the ACF film with PFA??? Yeah, we whine “ I shouldn’t have to do it … blah, blah, blah” - just saying’!

[@GaryMacKenzie]

More better? So you mean "more more improved"? As better already means "more improved" It's like naan bread , which means bread bread.

[@FauxHammer]

I could have said Betterer? This has blown my mind, I'm gonna need to chill out now with some chai tea

[@MonstaMunch101]

Plastic feet is just dumb and makes me wonder what else we can't immediately see that they've tried to save a couple of quid on.

[@Kitbash.Carnage]

❤️🤘🔥

[@ognightrider8730]

Let's see if you are honest about the prusa XL, I don't think you will..... that prusa cash dirtied your pockets

[@FauxHammer]

What Prusa cash… they haven’t paid me jack shit? And even if they offered, I would refuse.

[@ognightrider8730]

@FauxHammer thousands in free printers that they have made sure to be carefully assembled with parts they've tested. This isn't what the average consumer experiences with prusa products, your review is biased. Pay the 4 grand for a five tool XL and purchase it from them anonymously, then I'll trust your review.

[@davidthorp375]

Predator, nice.

[@armholeeio]

Past them trees….

[@mitcho590]

What i dont get is technically this printer is false advertising . Think a lot of these companies go under the radar , they wpuld get in a lot of trouble under Australian consumer law

[@hellohogo]

i'm so tired of this subject

[@michawasiljew6620]

Get a Prusa.

[@FauxHammer]

Very good!

[@Microarmor007]

Please don't tell us that this printer isn't needed because of the Mono 2. I owned a Mono 2 printer. Great prints but the device is complete garbage. It died and started skipping gears after a mere 25 prints or so. The thing was practically all plastic except for the most minimal gears and rails. Yes, the build plate is metal but that wasn't the problem. I'm sick and tired of vendors going to cheaper build, construction, and design. Where are the new solid built printers that are sub $500?

[@FauxHammer]

But why not? This is pretty much the same printer again, probably in terms of build quality too (if they cut corners of rubber feet on the outside, what corners are cut inside) and considering there's no visible quality Improvident on your prints but this costs more. Why should anyone buy this over a cheaper mono 2? But yes, good question. " Where are the new solid built printers that are sub $500?" I have no idea!

[@Microarmor007]

Thanks!