Photon Mono M7 vs Sonic Mighty 12K

Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing

In brief

Photon Mono M7 leads on the measurable specs (starting with price), while Sonic Mighty 12K shows no advantage of its own. Choose Photon Mono M7, unless non-technical factors (availability, support, ecosystem) tip the balance.

Parameter
Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Photon Mono M7 Anycubic F2 · Intermediate
Phrozen Sonic Mighty 12K Sonic Mighty 12K Phrozen F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year 2024 2024
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) 499 € 605 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 31.2 × 31.5 × 52 cm 33.7 × 33.7 × 51.6 cm
Weight (kg) 11.5 kg 14.3 kg
Work area (mm) 223 × 126 mm 218 × 123 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 230 mm 235 mm
Power (W) 120 W 240 W
Voltage (V) 100 V 240 V
Maximum speed 130 mm/s
Declared precision 16.8 μm 19 µm
Category specs
Build area XY (short side) (mm) 126 mm 123 mm
XY resolution (µm) 16.8 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 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, 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.

The differences that matter

  • Price: Photon Mono M7 499 € vs Sonic Mighty 12K 605 € — Photon Mono M7 wins (+21%)
  • Work area: Photon Mono M7 223×126 mm vs Sonic Mighty 12K 218×123 mm — Photon Mono M7 wins (+5%)

Which one to choose

Choose Photon Mono M7 if…

you value price and work area.

See the Photon Mono M7 sheet →

Choose Sonic Mighty 12K if…

it shows no measurable advantage over Photon Mono M7 on the available specs: consider it on price or availability.

See the Sonic Mighty 12K sheet →

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