Anycubic Photon P1 Max vs Phrozen Sonic Mighty 8K Resin 3D Printer

Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing

In brief

Photon P1 Max leads on the available specs (starting with work area); Sonic Mighty 8K Resin 3D Printer makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case.

Parameter
Identity
Launch year 2026 2022
Use tier F3 — Advanced F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~550–750 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 33.7 × 33.7 × 51.6 cm
Weight (kg) 14.3 kg
Work area (mm) 285.5 × 214 mm 218 × 123 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 300 mm 235 mm
Power (W) 120 W
Declared precision 24.8 μm 28 μm
Category specs
Build area XY (short side) (mm) 214 mm 123 mm
XY resolution (µm) 24.8 µm 28 µm
Light source Mono LCD Mono LCD
Print speed (mm/h) 70 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 system supports file formats generated by major third-party slicing software, including ChiTuBox and Lychee Slicer, ensuring operational flexibility for users with established workflows. Connectivity is comprehensive, featuring Ethernet cable options, Wi-Fi connection, and a USB port for offline file transfer. The internal firmware efficiently manages calibration and function control via the integrated touchscreen interface. Despite the availability of the Phrozen GO mobile application for remote progress monitoring, the machine operates entirely autonomously and does not require a constant internet connection or reliance on proprietary cloud services to execute and complete daily print operations.

The differences that matter

  • Work area: Photon P1 Max 285.5×214 mm vs Sonic Mighty 8K Resin 3D Printer 218×123 mm — Photon P1 Max wins (+128%)

Which one to choose

Choose Photon P1 Max if…

you value work area.

See the Photon P1 Max sheet →

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