Head-to-head · Best Resin 3d Printers

Anycubic Photon P1 vs HeyGears Ultracraft Reflex RS Turbo

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

HeyGears Ultracraft Reflex RS Turbo comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.5 vs 4.3). The gap is mostly about Plug-and-play users wanting fast, simple printing — read the strengths below before deciding.

Ranked #4 in Best Resin 3d Printers

Anycubic Photon P1

4.3

4 sources$729.99as of Sep 25

The Anycubic Photon P1 is a high-end resin 3D printer featuring a 14K mono LCD, thermally-controlled resin vat, and dual-material printing capability. Reviewers noted its powerful light system, precision build platform, and auto-leveling features. However, it lacks automated resin filling and the dual-material vat does not include heating. The printer is designed for industrial-grade prosumer use with a 223 x 126 x 230 mm build chamber and weighs 13.6kg. It's suited for users seeking advanced resin printing features but may not appeal to those wanting fully automated workflows.

Strengths

— 14K mono LCD with 16.8 x 24.8 μm resolution and LighTurbo 4.0 engine delivering 5000μW/cm² with ≥2° collimation accuracy
— Thermally-controlled resin vat capable of maintaining temperatures up to 40°C for optimized resin flow
— Dual-material printing capability with dedicated kit for simultaneous color/material printing

Watch-outs

— No automated resin filling system
— Dual-material vat lacks heater, potentially limiting material options

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Higher ratedRanked #2 in Best Resin 3d Printers

HeyGears Ultracraft Reflex RS Turbo

4.5

2 sourcesall derived$999as of Sep 13

The HeyGears Ultracraft Reflex RS Turbo is a production mSLA printer built around ease of use. The Blueprint software and pre-tuned profiles for HeyGears resins handle tuning for you, while an Open Material Mode allows compatible third-party resins with adjustable print settings. This printer is ideal for users seeking a plug-and-play solution but may not suit advanced users wanting full control over their printing process.

Strengths

— Easy-to-use software with intuitive Blueprint slicer interface, per 3DPrintBeginner
— Automatic calibration and leveling eliminates user setup hassle, Dennys Wang notes

Watch-outs

— Pre-tuned profiles cover only HeyGears' own resins; third-party resins require Open Material Mode

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How they stack up

Anycubic Photon P1

The Anycubic Photon P1 offers a 14K mono LCD and thermally-controlled resin vat, outperforming the Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra in resolution and temperature control.

HeyGears Ultracraft Reflex RS Turbo

The HeyGears Ultracraft Reflex RS Turbo offers easy-to-use software, surpassing the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra in automation and user-friendliness. However, its pre-tuned profiles cover only HeyGears' own resins, with third-party resins requiring Open Material Mode. It also lacks the large build volume and heated chamber features of the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra or Phrozen Sonic Mega 8K S.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Anycubic Photon P1	HeyGears Ultracraft Reflex RS Turbo
Build Volume	223 x 126 x 230 mm	222 x 122 x 228 mm
Pixel Size	16.8 x 24.8 μm	—
Light Source	LighTurbo 4.0	405 nm Wavelength
Print Speed	25-35 mm/h	—
UV Wavelength	405nm	405nm
Layer Height	0.012-0.15 mm	30-100 μm
Material	Aluminum	—
Dimensions	28"D x 14"W x 13"H	—
Weight	13.6 kg	20 kg
Display Resolution	16.8μm*24.8μm	10.3-inch 8K amber screen

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