Photon Mono M7 Max vs Sonic Mini 8K S
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Photon Mono M7 Max and Sonic Mini 8K S are two resin 3d printing in a similar class. Choose Photon Mono M7 Max if work area matters more; choose Sonic Mini 8K S if price matters more.
| Parameter |
Photon Mono M7 Max
Anycubic
F3 · Advanced
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Sonic Mini 8K S
Phrozen
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 649 € | ~299–350 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 38.6 × 40.5 × 61.2 cm | 29 × 29 × 43 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 23.3 kg | 10 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 298 × 164 mm | 165 × 72 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 300 mm | 170 mm |
| Power (W) | 220 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 110 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 130 mm/s | — |
| Declared precision | 46 μm | 22 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Build area XY (short side) (mm) | 164 mm | 72 mm |
| XY resolution (µm) | 46 µm | 22 µm |
| Light source | Mono LCD | Mono LCD |
| Print speed (mm/h) | 130 mm/h | 80 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 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 M7 Max 649 € vs Sonic Mini 8K S 324.5 € — Sonic Mini 8K S wins (+100%)
- Work area: Photon Mono M7 Max 298×164 mm vs Sonic Mini 8K S 165×72 mm — Photon Mono M7 Max wins (+311%)
Which one to choose
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