Anycubic Photon P1 Max vs Phrozen Sonic Mini
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Photon P1 Max and Sonic Mini are not direct competitors: different use classes (F3 vs F1). Photon P1 Max costs less (~€0) and is the entry-level choice; Sonic Mini offers more capability at a higher price (~€220). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Photon P1 Max
Anycubic
F3 · Advanced
|
Sonic Mini
Phrozen
F1 · Entry
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2020 |
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F1 — Entry |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | — | ~190–250 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 25 × 25 × 33 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 4.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 285.5 × 214 mm | 120 × 68 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 300 mm | 130 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 40 W |
| Declared precision | 24.8 μm | 62.5 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Build area XY (short side) (mm) | 214 mm | 68 mm |
| XY resolution (µm) | 24.8 µm | 62.5 µm |
| Light source | Mono LCD | Mono LCD |
| Print speed (mm/h) | — | 50 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 operates primarily through third-party slicing software widely adopted within the maker community, such as ChiTuBox and Lychee Slicer, ensuring high flexibility in file preparation. Integration with these programs allows granular control over exposure parameters, support generation, and lift times. The machine features no integrated wireless connectivity or reliance on cloud platforms, requiring completed print files to be transferred exclusively via a removable USB flash drive. This configuration guarantees complete offline operational autonomy and mitigates the risk of interruptions caused by network issues or forced remote software updates. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Photon P1 Max 285.5×214 mm vs Sonic Mini 120×68 mm — Photon P1 Max wins (+649%)
Which one to choose
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