Anycubic Photon Mono 4 Ultra vs Phrozen Sonic Mighty 12K

Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing

In brief

Photon Mono 4 Ultra and Sonic Mighty 12K are two resin 3d printing in a similar class. Choose Photon Mono 4 Ultra if price matters more; choose Sonic Mighty 12K if work area matters more.

Parameter
Phrozen Sonic Mighty 12K Sonic Mighty 12K Phrozen F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year 2024 2024
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) 299 € 605 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 25.1 × 25.1 × 38.3 cm 33.7 × 33.7 × 51.6 cm
Weight (kg) 4.1 kg 14.3 kg
Work area (mm) 153.36 × 87.03 mm 218 × 123 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 165 mm 235 mm
Power (W) 66 W 240 W
Voltage (V) 240 V 240 V
Maximum speed 105 mm/min
Declared precision 17 μm 19 µm
Category specs
Build area XY (short side) (mm) 87.03 mm 123 mm
XY resolution (µm) 17 µm 19 µm
Light source Mono LCD Mono LCD
Print speed (mm/h) 105 mm/h 70 mm/h
Tilt / peel system Standard FEP Standard FEP
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, particularly CHITUBOX and Lychee Slicer, natively supporting .CTB and .PRZ formats. It features 8 GB of internal memory and supports file transfer via USB port and Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing a versatile workflow without the requirement to rely on cloud platforms. Direct interaction with the printer is handled via a 5-inch touchscreen that provides a simple and responsive interface for operational control.

The differences that matter

  • Price: Photon Mono 4 Ultra 299 € vs Sonic Mighty 12K 605 € — Photon Mono 4 Ultra wins (+102%)
  • Work area: Photon Mono 4 Ultra 153.36×87.03 mm vs Sonic Mighty 12K 218×123 mm — Sonic Mighty 12K wins (+101%)

Which one to choose

Choose Photon Mono 4 Ultra if…

you value price.

See the Photon Mono 4 Ultra sheet →

Choose Sonic Mighty 12K if…

you value work area.

See the Sonic Mighty 12K sheet →

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