Anycubic Photon P1 Max vs Phrozen Sonic Mighty 4K

Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing

In brief

Photon P1 Max leads on the available specs (starting with work area); Sonic Mighty 4K makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case.

Parameter
Phrozen Sonic Mighty 4K Sonic Mighty 4K Phrozen F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year 2026 2021
Use tier F3 — Advanced F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~500–650 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 29.3 × 29.3 × 43.2 cm
Weight (kg) 8 kg
Work area (mm) 285.5 × 214 mm 200 × 125 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 300 mm 220 mm
Power (W) 72 W
Voltage (V) 24 V
Declared precision 24.8 μm 52 μm
Category specs
Build area XY (short side) (mm) 214 mm 125 mm
XY resolution (µm) 24.8 µm 52 µm
Light source Mono LCD Mono LCD
Print speed (mm/h) 80 mm/h
Tilt / peel system Standard FEP
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No
Software notes The system supports file formats generated by the most popular third-party print preparation software, such as ChiTuBox and LycheeSlicer, ensuring operational flexibility and a consolidated workflow. The manufacturer also provides Anycubic Photon Workshop, the proprietary application optimized to fine-tune exposure parameters, manage advanced supports, and fully exploit the screen's pixel density without slowing down layer calculation. The device ensures broad compatibility with the main third-party slicing software programs available on the market, including widely used solutions such as ChiTuBox and Lychee Slicer. File management is primarily handled via offline transfer using the USB port located on the front of the chassis, or by utilizing the wired Ethernet network connection for remote monitoring within a local network. There are no restrictions or dependencies on proprietary cloud platforms, allowing users to work in complete autonomy and protect the intellectual property of their print files without requiring an active internet connection during the manufacturing process.

The differences that matter

  • Work area: Photon P1 Max 285.5×214 mm vs Sonic Mighty 4K 200×125 mm — Photon P1 Max wins (+144%)

Which one to choose

Choose Photon P1 Max if…

you value work area.

See the Photon P1 Max sheet →

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