Sonic Mini 4K vs Photon Mono comparison
How the specs and price of Sonic Mini 4K and Photon Mono differ (both use LCD (mSLA)).
Key differences
- Sonic Mini 4K has the larger build size (printable volume), about 1.1x that of Photon Mono (Sonic Mini 4K: 134 × 75 × 130 mm, Photon Mono: 115 × 65 × 155 mm).
- The listed price of Photon Mono is $61 lower than that of Sonic Mini 4K.
- Minimum layer height is the same (Sonic Mini 4K: 0.01 mm, Photon Mono: 0.01 mm).
- Photon Mono has the lower printer weight (Sonic Mini 4K: 5 kg, Photon Mono: 4.25 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 | Sonic Mini 4K | Photon Mono |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer (values differ) | Phrozen | ANYCUBIC |
| Printing method | LCD (mSLA) | LCD (mSLA) |
| Price (values differ) | $330 | $269 |
| Printer dimensions (values differ) | 230 × 230 × 340mm | 227 × 222 × 383mm |
| Build area (values differ) | 134 × 75 × 130mm | 115 × 65 × 155mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 5kg | 4.25kg |
| Resolution (XY) (values differ) | 35μm | 51μm |
| Resolution (Z) | Not listed | Not listed |
| Layer height (values differ) | 0.01 ~ 0.3mm | 0.01 ~ 0.15mm |
| Print speed (values differ) | 80mm/s | 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 (values differ) | 405nm | Not listed |
| Power supply (values differ) | DC 24V;2A, 40W | Not listed |
| Availability (values differ) | On sale | Discontinued |
| Details | View specs | View specs |