Anycubic Photon P1 Max vs Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K S
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Photon P1 Max leads on the available specs (starting with work area); Sonic Mini 8K S makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case.
| Parameter |
Photon P1 Max
Anycubic
F3 · Advanced
|
Sonic Mini 8K S
Phrozen
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | — | ~299–350 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 29 × 29 × 43 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 10 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 285.5 × 214 mm | 165 × 72 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 300 mm | 170 mm |
| Declared precision | 24.8 μm | 22 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Build area XY (short side) (mm) | 214 mm | 72 mm |
| XY resolution (µm) | 24.8 µm | 22 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 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 P1 Max 285.5×214 mm vs Sonic Mini 8K S 165×72 mm — Photon P1 Max wins (+414%)
Which one to choose
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