Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Max vs Phrozen Sonic Mega 8K S
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Photon Mono M7 Max and Sonic Mega 8K S are two resin printers with a monochrome LCD and build plates of similar size. Price decides it: the Phrozen costs about 900 euros more for a slightly larger plate.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 649 € | 1560.90 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 38.6 × 40.5 × 61.2 cm | 47.2 × 38 × 56.6 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 23.3 kg | 26 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 298 × 164 mm | 330 × 185 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 300 mm | 300 mm |
| Power (W) | 220 W | 240 W |
| Voltage (V) | 110 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 130 mm/s | — |
| Declared precision | 46 μm | 43 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Build area XY (short side) (mm) | 164 mm | 185 mm |
| XY resolution (µm) | 46 µm | 43 µm |
| Light source | Mono LCD | Mono LCD |
| Print speed (mm/h) | 130 mm/h | 70 mm/h |
| Tilt / peel system | Film ACF | Film ACF |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Workflow control is managed by Anycubic Photon Workshop, a proprietary software optimized for advanced exposure parameters and support management. The machine also ensures complete operational flexibility through compatibility with leading third-party slicing programs, such as ChiTuBox and Lychee Slicer. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi modules and USB ports for flexible file transfer, supporting remote project uploads via the dedicated mobile application for constant progress monitoring. | 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. |
MakerSpecs Awards
Best price Advanced
The lowest list price among advanced Resin 3D printing machines: €649. The second cheapest starts at €725. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)
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The differences that matter
- Price 649 € against 1560.90 € → about 900 euros more for the Sonic Mega 8K S.
- Plate 298 × 164 mm against 330 × 185 mm → more parts per plate on the Phrozen, so fewer cycles for the same batch.
- Wi-Fi and app against touchscreen and USB stick → the M7 Max can be followed remotely, the Sonic Mega 8K S is managed mostly on site.
Which one to choose
Choose Photon Mono M7 Max if…
A workshop that prints miniatures and prototypes in resin and wants to follow jobs from a phone through the Anycubic app over Wi-Fi, without paying more than double. The trade-off is the smaller plate: batches of larger parts take more print cycles.
Choose Sonic Mega 8K S if…
Series work where the printer sits in a corner and is started from the touchscreen or a USB stick, without going through a network: local handling, described as suited to production environments. The wider plate fits more parts per run; the bill is about 900 euros more.
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