Form 3+ SLA 3D Printer vs Sonic Mini 8K S
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Form 3+ SLA 3D Printer and Sonic Mini 8K S are not direct competitors: very different prices (~11.6×). Sonic Mini 8K S costs less (~€324.5) and is the entry-level choice; Form 3+ SLA 3D Printer offers more capability at a higher price (~€3750). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Form 3+ SLA 3D Printer
Formlabs
F2 · Intermediate
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Sonic Mini 8K S
Phrozen
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2022 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 3750 € | ~299–350 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 40.5 × 37.5 × 53 cm | 29 × 29 × 43 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 17.5 kg | 10 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 145 × 145 mm | 165 × 72 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 185 mm | 170 mm |
| Power (W) | 220 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 240 V | — |
| Declared precision | 25 μm | 22 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Build area XY (short side) (mm) | 145 mm | 72 mm |
| XY resolution (µm) | 25 µm | 22 µm |
| Light source | Laser | Mono LCD |
| Print speed (mm/h) | — | 80 mm/h |
| Tilt / peel system | — | Standard FEP |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Print process management is handled by PreForm, a highly optimized proprietary software that automates model orientation, support generation, and slicing using advanced algorithms. PreForm offers an intuitive interface and diagnostic tools that minimize print failures. Although it is not possible to use third-party open-source slicers due to the closed nature of the ecosystem, the native integration ensures perfect calibration with original materials. The software includes network file transmission capabilities and is tightly connected to the Dashboard cloud platform, which enables remote monitoring of printers and resin consumption, without being strictly mandatory for the machine's core offline operation. | 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
- Price: Form 3+ SLA 3D Printer 3750 € vs Sonic Mini 8K S 324.5 € — Sonic Mini 8K S wins (+1056%)
- Work area: Form 3+ SLA 3D Printer 145×145 mm vs Sonic Mini 8K S 165×72 mm — Form 3+ SLA 3D Printer wins (+77%)
Which one to choose
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