Anycubic Photon Mono M7 vs Phrozen Sonic Mega 8K S
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Photon Mono M7 and Sonic Mega 8K S are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.1×). Photon Mono M7 costs less (~€499) and is the entry-level choice; Sonic Mega 8K S offers more capability at a higher price (~€1560.9). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Photon Mono M7
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
|
Sonic Mega 8K S
Phrozen
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 499 € | 1560.90 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 31.2 × 31.5 × 52 cm | 47.2 × 38 × 56.6 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 11.5 kg | 26 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 223 × 126 mm | 330 × 185 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 230 mm | 300 mm |
| Power (W) | 120 W | 240 W |
| Voltage (V) | 100 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 130 mm/s | — |
| Declared precision | 16.8 μm | 43 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Build area XY (short side) (mm) | 126 mm | 185 mm |
| XY resolution (µm) | 16.8 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 | File management and print preparation rely primarily on Anycubic Photon Workshop, which integrates optimized profiles to take advantage of the machine's reduced exposure times. The ecosystem supports network connectivity via Wi-Fi and allows remote monitoring and control through the Anycubic Cloud mobile application. While offering advanced cloud features for print queue management and firmware updates, the printer maintains full local offline operational capability. Compatibility with major third-party slicers such as ChiTuBox and Lychee Slicer is guaranteed upon manual configuration of the parameters. | 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. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Photon Mono M7 499 € vs Sonic Mega 8K S 1560.9 € — Photon Mono M7 wins (+213%)
- Work area: Photon Mono M7 223×126 mm vs Sonic Mega 8K S 330×185 mm — Sonic Mega 8K S wins (+117%)
Which one to choose
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