Anycubic Photon Mono 4 vs Phrozen Sonic Mega 8K S
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Photon Mono 4 and Sonic Mega 8K S are not direct competitors: very different prices (~7.3×). Photon Mono 4 costs less (~€215) and is the entry-level choice; Sonic Mega 8K S offers more capability at a higher price (~€1560.9). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Photon Mono 4
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
|
Sonic Mega 8K S
Phrozen
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~180–250 € | 1560.90 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 47.2 × 38 × 56.6 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 26 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 153.4 × 87 mm | 330 × 185 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 165 mm | 300 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 240 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 1.17 mm/min | — |
| Declared precision | 17 μm | 43 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Build area XY (short side) (mm) | 87 mm | 185 mm |
| XY resolution (µm) | 17 µm | 43 µm |
| Light source | Mono LCD | Mono LCD |
| Print speed (mm/h) | 70.2 mm/h | 70 mm/h |
| Tilt / peel system | Standard FEP | Film ACF |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The device is fully compatible with the main third-party slicing software options on the market, including widely popular solutions such as Chitubox and Lychee Slicer, alongside the proprietary Anycubic Photon Workshop application. This flexibility allows users to manage advanced exposure parameters, supports, and tolerance compensation without proprietary constraints. File preparation occurs primarily via offline transfer using a USB port, ensuring a stable workflow independent of active network connections. Managing print profiles for various commercial resins is highly intuitive, facilitating the optimization of layer-by-layer curing times for both standard materials and advanced formulations. | 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: Photon Mono 4 215 € vs Sonic Mega 8K S 1560.9 € — Photon Mono 4 wins (+626%)
- Work area: Photon Mono 4 153.4×87 mm vs Sonic Mega 8K S 330×185 mm — Sonic Mega 8K S wins (+357%)
Which one to choose
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