Photon Mono vs Sonic mini comparison
How the specs and price of Photon Mono and Sonic mini differ (both use LCD (mSLA)).
Key differences
- Photon Mono has the larger build size (printable volume), about 1.1x that of Sonic mini (Photon Mono: 115 × 65 × 155 mm, Sonic mini: 120 × 68 × 130 mm).
- The listed price of Sonic mini is $30 lower than that of Photon Mono.
- Minimum layer height is the same (Photon Mono: 0.01 mm, Sonic mini: 0.01 mm).
- Photon Mono has the lower printer weight (Photon Mono: 4.25 kg, Sonic mini: 5 kg).
Summarized automatically from listed data. Prices are reference prices in US dollars at the time of listing and are not converted from other currencies. Which one suits you depends on the size of what you want to print, your use and your budget.
Spec comparison table
Values differ
| Spec | Photon Mono | Sonic mini |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer (values differ) | ANYCUBIC | Phrozen |
| Printing method | LCD (mSLA) | LCD (mSLA) |
| Price (values differ) | $269 | $239 |
| Printer dimensions (values differ) | 227 × 222 × 383mm | 250 × 250 × 330mm |
| Build area (values differ) | 115 × 65 × 155mm | 120 × 68 × 130mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 4.25kg | 5kg |
| Resolution (XY) (values differ) | 51μm | 62.5μm |
| Resolution (Z) | Not listed | Not listed |
| Layer height (values differ) | 0.01 ~ 0.15mm | 0.01 ~ 0.3mm |
| Print speed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Max nozzle temperature | Not listed | Not listed |
| Max build plate temperature | Not listed | Not listed |
| Max chamber temperature | Not listed | Not listed |
| Nozzle size | Not listed | Not listed |
| Filament diameter | Not listed | Not listed |
| Light wavelength | Not listed | Not listed |
| Power supply (values differ) | Not listed | AC100-240V~50/60Hz |
| Availability | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Details | View specs | View specs |