Anycubic Photon Mono M7 vs Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K Resin 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Photon Mono M7 leads on the available specs (starting with work area); Sonic Mini 8K Resin 3D Printer makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case.
| Parameter |
Photon Mono M7
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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Sonic Mini 8K Resin 3D Printer
Phrozen
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2021 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 499 € | ~450–600 € |
| 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 | 180 mm |
| Power (W) | 120 W | 50 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 system integrates seamlessly with the leading third-party slicing software available on the market, offering substantial operational flexibility. Users can utilize popular solutions such as ChiTuBox and Lychee Slicer, which feature pre-configured and optimized profiles for this specific model, simplifying file preparation and advanced support management. Connectivity occurs primarily via a USB port for offline file transfer, ensuring total stability during the printing process without the risk of interruptions caused by network fluctuations. Exposure parameters are fully customizable directly within the software, allowing for precise optimization across a wide range of both proprietary and third-party resins. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Photon Mono M7 223×126 mm vs Sonic Mini 8K Resin 3D Printer 165×72 mm — Photon Mono M7 wins (+137%)
- Price: Photon Mono M7 499 € vs Sonic Mini 8K Resin 3D Printer 525 € — Photon Mono M7 wins (+5%)
Which one to choose
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