Photon Mono 4 vs Sonic Mighty Revo 16K MAX
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Photon Mono 4 and Sonic Mighty Revo 16K MAX are not direct competitors: very different prices (~8.4×). Photon Mono 4 costs less (~€215) and is the entry-level choice; Sonic Mighty Revo 16K MAX offers more capability at a higher price (~€1800). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Photon Mono 4
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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Sonic Mighty Revo 16K MAX
Phrozen
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~180–250 € | ~1400–2200 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Work area (mm) | 153.4 × 87 mm | 302.4 × 162 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 165 mm | 300 mm |
| Maximum speed | 1.17 mm/min | — |
| Declared precision | 17 μm | 23 µm |
| Category specs | ||
| Build area XY (short side) (mm) | 87 mm | 162 mm |
| XY resolution (µm) | 17 µm | 23 µm |
| Light source | Mono LCD | Mono LCD |
| Print speed (mm/h) | 70.2 mm/h | — |
| Tilt / peel system | Standard FEP | Standard FEP |
| 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 adopts an open approach and is fully compatible with the most popular third-party slicers on the market, including ChiTuBox and Lychee Slicer, offering maximum flexibility to expert users. This choice allows professionals to easily integrate the new hardware into established workflows without having to adapt to closed or restrictive proprietary software ecosystems. The absence of a forced cloud dependency also ensures full control over print files and the ability to operate offline in environments where data security and confidentiality, especially for industrial models or patents, are an absolute priority. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Photon Mono 4 215 € vs Sonic Mighty Revo 16K MAX 1800 € — Photon Mono 4 wins (+737%)
- Work area: Photon Mono 4 153.4×87 mm vs Sonic Mighty Revo 16K MAX 302.4×162 mm — Sonic Mighty Revo 16K MAX wins (+267%)
Which one to choose
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