Anycubic Photon Mono 4 Ultra vs Phrozen Sonic Mega 8K S
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
The Photon Mono 4 Ultra and the Sonic Mega 8K S sit in different price brackets: €299 versus over €1560. They aren't fighting for the same buyer — one suits miniatures and small prototypes on a desk, the other targets a 330×185 mm build plate for batch production.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 299 € | 1560.90 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 25.1 × 25.1 × 38.3 cm | 47.2 × 38 × 56.6 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 4.1 kg | 26 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 153.36 × 87.03 mm | 330 × 185 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 165 mm | 300 mm |
| Power (W) | 66 W | 240 W |
| Voltage (V) | 240 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 105 mm/min | — |
| Declared precision | 17 μm | 43 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Build area XY (short side) (mm) | 87.03 mm | 185 mm |
| XY resolution (µm) | 17 µm | 43 µm |
| Light source | Mono LCD | Mono LCD |
| Print speed (mm/h) | 105 mm/h | 70 mm/h |
| Tilt / peel system | Standard FEP | Film ACF |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The system supports standard file formats derived from the main slicing software on the market, offering full compatibility with Anycubic Photon Workshop. The native application provides advanced tools for optimal model orientation, automatic or manual generation of complex supports, and geometric resin compensation to prevent shrinkage issues. Although the printer includes network connectivity features for optional remote monitoring of the work cycle and file transfer via local network, all fundamental configuration and printing operations remain fully accessible offline via the integrated touch screen and USB input. | The machine is compatible with major slicing software on the market, offering maximum freedom in the workflow. Fully supported by CHITUBOX and Lychee Slicer, it reads the proprietary .CTB and .PRZ formats. Thanks to continuous updates of resin profiles, users can quickly import optimal printing parameters. File management and job initiation occur primarily through the local touchscreen interface and loading via USB drive, maintaining an offline and secure operational setup suitable for production environments. |
The differences that matter
- Price: €299 vs €1560 — a 5x gap, not a rounding difference.
- Build area: 153×87 mm vs 330×185 mm — the Sonic Mega 8K S prints in one plate what the Mono 4 Ultra needs several runs for.
- Declared resolution: 17 µm vs 43 µm — the Mono 4 Ultra wins on fine detail despite the lower price.
Which one to choose
Choose Photon Mono 4 Ultra if…
you want a first resin printer for miniatures, jewelry patterns or small prototypes without spending more than €300.
Choose Sonic Mega 8K S if…
you need to print large parts — silicone mold masters, multiple dental pieces, batches of miniatures — and the more-than-double build area justifies a price five times higher.
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