Anycubic Photon P1 Max vs Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K Resin 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Photon P1 Max 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 P1 Max
Anycubic
F3 · Advanced
|
Sonic Mini 8K Resin 3D Printer
Phrozen
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2021 |
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | — | ~450–600 € |
| 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 | 180 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 50 W |
| 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 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 P1 Max 285.5×214 mm vs Sonic Mini 8K Resin 3D Printer 165×72 mm — Photon P1 Max wins (+414%)
Which one to choose
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