Original Prusa SL1 vs Sonic mini comparison
How the specs and price of Original Prusa SL1 and Sonic mini differ (both use LCD (mSLA)).
Key differences
- Original Prusa SL1 has the larger build size (printable volume), about 1.2x that of Sonic mini (Original Prusa SL1: 120 × 68 × 150 mm, Sonic mini: 120 × 68 × 130 mm).
- The listed price of Sonic mini is $1,460 lower than that of Original Prusa SL1.
- Minimum layer height is the same (Original Prusa SL1: 0.01 mm, Sonic mini: 0.01 mm).
- Sonic mini has the lower printer weight (Original Prusa SL1: 10.4 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 | Original Prusa SL1 | Sonic mini |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer (values differ) | Prusa Research | Phrozen |
| Printing method | LCD (mSLA) | LCD (mSLA) |
| Price (values differ) | $1,699 | $239 |
| Printer dimensions (values differ) | Not listed | 250 × 250 × 330mm |
| Build area (values differ) | 120 × 68 × 150mm | 120 × 68 × 130mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 10.4kg | 5kg |
| Resolution (XY) (values differ) | 47μm | 62.5μm |
| Resolution (Z) | Not listed | Not listed |
| Layer height (values differ) | 0.01 ~ 0.1mm | 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) | 100-240 VAC, 1.8 A (50-60 Hz) | AC100-240V~50/60Hz |
| Availability | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Details | View specs | View specs |