Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Max vs Phrozen Sonic Mighty 12K

Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing

In brief

Photon Mono M7 Max and Sonic Mighty 12K are two resin 3d printing in a similar class. Choose Photon Mono M7 Max if work area matters more; choose Sonic Mighty 12K if price matters more.

Parameter
Phrozen Sonic Mighty 12K Sonic Mighty 12K Phrozen F2 · Intermediate
Awards
Identity
Launch year 2024 2024
Use tier F3 — Advanced F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) 649 € 605 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 38.6 × 40.5 × 61.2 cm 33.7 × 33.7 × 51.6 cm
Weight (kg) 23.3 kg 14.3 kg
Work area (mm) 298 × 164 mm 218 × 123 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 300 mm 235 mm
Power (W) 220 W 240 W
Voltage (V) 110 V 240 V
Maximum speed 130 mm/s
Declared precision 46 μm 19 µm
Category specs
Build area XY (short side) (mm) 164 mm 123 mm
XY resolution (µm) 46 µm 19 µm
Light source Mono LCD Mono LCD
Print speed (mm/h) 130 mm/h 70 mm/h
Tilt / peel system Film ACF Standard FEP
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, 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.

MakerSpecs Awards

Photon Mono M7 Max

Best price Advanced

The lowest list price among advanced Resin 3D printing machines: €649. The second cheapest starts at €899. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)

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The differences that matter

  • Work area: Photon Mono M7 Max 298×164 mm vs Sonic Mighty 12K 218×123 mm — Photon Mono M7 Max wins (+82%)
  • Price: Photon Mono M7 Max 649 € vs Sonic Mighty 12K 605 € — Sonic Mighty 12K wins (+7%)

Which one to choose

Choose Photon Mono M7 Max if…

you value work area.

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Choose Sonic Mighty 12K if…

you value price.

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