And It's NOT WHAT THEY SAY - Anycubic Photon P1 Review

Order the Anycubic Photon P1 Here: https://geni.us/AnycubicPhotonP1 IMPORTANT UPDATE: Thanks to community feedback, Anycubic will be replacing the UV cover on this machine to one that blcoks UV light much better! YAY! - Also, the Wavy Layer will be both removable and replaceable. Want a Mobile Power Supply or UPS? Checkout the Aferiy P210 here: https://geni.us/AferiyP210 The Anycubic Photon P1 is the newest 10-inch resin printer from Anycubic, pitched as a more professional alternative to the cheaper consumer machines dominating the market. A lot of people are wondering whether the Photon P1 is just another budget unit with a fancy number on the box, or a genuine attempt to bring prosumer features to a wider audience. This video looks at what the machine actually is, how it works in practice, and what Anycubic are trying to achieve with it. If you’re researching the Anycubic Photon P1 because you want to know whether the 14K screen makes a difference, whether the corrugated screen surface affects detail, whether the PFA film improves print reliability, or how this compares to the Photon M7, Photon Mono X2, Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra, or Phrozen Sonic Mega series, all of those questions are explored during real-world testing rather than repeated from marketing documents. People are also asking whether the dual build plate is standard, what the dual material workflow looks like, how exposure and layer settings are handled, whether the resin heater improves consistency, how loud the machine is, whether WiFi printing works well, whether auto-leveling is real or assisted, and whether the new compression latch system actually changes anything. These are the kinds of things that matter to everyday users rather than theoretical spec sheets, so they're all covered here from actual use. One recurring question is whether Anycubic finally addressed the reliability and workflow issues seen on earlier machines, especially the M5 and M7 ranges, and whether the Photon P1 is a return to what made the Photon M3 Premium so highly regarded. A lot of buyers still want to know whether this is a machine designed for hobbyists who want convenience, or for people who obsess over pixel density, C7 ball screws vs C5 hardware, or who demand truly professional tolerances. Another common question is whether the Photon P1 is good for miniatures, whether it prints sharper than previous models, how well it handles small details compared to competing printers, and whether the new firmware and slicer tools have caught up with the rest of the industry. There is also interest in the practical elements you don’t see on product pages, like UV penetration from the lid in bright environments, how the air sealing performs, how the vat behaves when filled to capacity, how easy it is to swap screens, what kind of remote monitoring the built-in camera actually provides, and whether the dual-plate workflow is useful for ordinary users or just for dental and industrial applications. These kinds of questions tend to get buried beneath marketing hype, so the video looks at them directly and pragmatically without assuming everyone has the same priorities. Whether you're deciding between the Photon P1 and another 10-inch resin printer, wondering how much the 14K screen matters in real models, trying to understand Anycubic’s strategy with the P1, or exploring whether it's a better fit than a more expensive “true prosumer” machine, this review should help you form your own opinion without being sold a narrative. The aim isn’t to tell you what to think, but to show you what matters, how it works, and what questions you should ask when comparing resin printers in this category. The title says it’s not what they say, and the thumbnail says it’s not what you think. Watch the video to see why both of those things are true, and how much of that comes from the specs, from the engineering choices, and from the real-world behaviour of the machine when it's actually used the way hobbyists use printers. If this video helps you understand the Anycubic Photon P1 better, or gives you clarity on whether it fits your needs, please consider using the affiliate links below when you buy machines, materials or accessories, since that directly supports the channel.