Mars 4 MSLA 3D Printer vs Sonic Mighty 4K
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Mars 4 MSLA 3D Printer and Sonic Mighty 4K are two resin 3d printing in a similar class. Choose Mars 4 MSLA 3D Printer if price matters more; choose Sonic Mighty 4K if work area matters more.
| Parameter |
Mars 4 MSLA 3D Printer
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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Sonic Mighty 4K
Phrozen
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2021 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~180–260 € | ~500–650 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 22.7 × 22.7 × 43.85 cm | 29.3 × 29.3 × 43.2 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 5.2 kg | 8 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 153.36 × 77.76 mm | 200 × 125 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 175 mm | 220 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 72 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 24 V |
| Declared precision | — | 52 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Build area XY (short side) (mm) | 77.76 mm | 125 mm |
| XY resolution (µm) | 18 µm | 52 µm |
| Light source | mono_lcd | mono_lcd |
| Print speed (mm/h) | 70 mm/h | 80 mm/h |
| Tilt / peel system | fep_standard | fep_standard |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The operation of the machine is primarily managed via third-party slicing software widely utilized within the resin 3D printing industry. The system natively supports file formats generated by programs such as ChiTuBox and Voxeldance Tango, offering the user the flexibility to choose their preferred interface for model preparation, support generation, and exposure parameter optimization. There is no native Wi-Fi connectivity or dedicated cloud management in this standard version; therefore, the transfer of print-ready files occurs traditionally via a USB port located on the machine body, ensuring a stable, independent, and completely offline workflow. | 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
- Price: Mars 4 MSLA 3D Printer 220 € vs Sonic Mighty 4K 575 € — Mars 4 MSLA 3D Printer wins (+161%)
- Work area: Mars 4 MSLA 3D Printer 153.36×77.76 mm vs Sonic Mighty 4K 200×125 mm — Sonic Mighty 4K wins (+110%)
Which one to choose
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