Photon Mono M7 vs Sonic Mini 8K S
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Photon Mono M7 and Sonic Mini 8K S are two resin 3d printing in a similar class. Choose Photon Mono M7 if work area matters more; choose Sonic Mini 8K S if price matters more.
| Parameter |
Photon Mono M7
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
|
Sonic Mini 8K S
Phrozen
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 499 € | ~299–350 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 31.2 × 31.5 × 52 cm | 29 × 29 × 43 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 11.5 kg | 10 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 223 × 126 mm | 165 × 72 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 230 mm | 170 mm |
| Power (W) | 120 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 100 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 130 mm/s | — |
| Declared precision | 16.8 μm | 22 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Build area XY (short side) (mm) | 126 mm | 72 mm |
| XY resolution (µm) | 16.8 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 | 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 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
- Work area: Photon Mono M7 223×126 mm vs Sonic Mini 8K S 165×72 mm — Photon Mono M7 wins (+137%)
- Price: Photon Mono M7 499 € vs Sonic Mini 8K S 324.5 € — Sonic Mini 8K S wins (+54%)
Which one to choose
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