Anycubic Photon Mono 4 vs Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K S
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Photon Mono 4 leads on the available specs (starting with price); Sonic Mini 8K S makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case.
| Parameter |
Photon Mono 4
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
|
Sonic Mini 8K S
Phrozen
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~180–250 € | ~299–350 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 29 × 29 × 43 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 10 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 153.4 × 87 mm | 165 × 72 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 165 mm | 170 mm |
| Maximum speed | 1.17 mm/min | — |
| Declared precision | 17 μm | 22 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Build area XY (short side) (mm) | 87 mm | 72 mm |
| XY resolution (µm) | 17 µm | 22 µm |
| Light source | Mono LCD | Mono LCD |
| Print speed (mm/h) | 70.2 mm/h | 80 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 offers broad compatibility with leading third-party slicing software options, notably popular solutions like Chitubox, Lychee Slicer, and Voxeldance Tango. This software flexibility prevents users from being locked into a restrictive, closed proprietary ecosystem, allowing them to utilize advanced support generation and model orientation algorithms. File transfer is handled entirely offline via a standard USB port, a design choice that prioritizes connection stability during data transmission but lacks native Wi-Fi connectivity or cloud-based management features. Material profiles are easily accessible and customizable, significantly streamlining the fine-tuning of exposure times for a wide variety of commercial 405nm photopolymer resins available on the market. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Photon Mono 4 215 € vs Sonic Mini 8K S 324.5 € — Photon Mono 4 wins (+51%)
- Work area: Photon Mono 4 153.4×87 mm vs Sonic Mini 8K S 165×72 mm — Photon Mono 4 wins (+12%)
Which one to choose
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