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Anycubic Photon Mono M5 vs Phrozen Sonic 4K 2022

What Photon Mono M5 does better (6) and where Sonic 4K 2022 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Anycubic Photon Mono M5
Anycubic · 2023Photon Mono M5
6.2Score
6 advantages≈ $550
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Phrozen Sonic 4K 2022
Phrozen · 2020Sonic 4K 2022
5.0Score
2 advantages≈ $700
7.8Print quality4.6
5.5Build volume3.3
5.3Ease of use8.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

Photon Mono M5Sonic 4K 2022
290 × 460270230 × 460260
Photon Mono M5Sonic 4K 2022Difference
Height460 mm460 mm=
Width290 mm230 mm+60 mm
Depth270 mm260 mm+10 mm
Weight8.6 kg14.9 kg−6.3 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Photon Mono M5 better than Sonic 4K 2022?

  1. Build volume5.4 L vs 2 L2.7×
  2. LCD resolution class12K vs 4K3×
  3. XY resolution34 µm vs 35 µm+3%
  4. Weight8.6 kg vs 14.9 kg+73%
  5. Build depth (Y)123 mm vs 75 mm+64%
  6. Build width (X)218 mm vs 135 mm+61%

Why is Sonic 4K 2022 better than Photon Mono M5?

  1. EthernetNo · Photon Mono M5: Yes
  2. Screen size4.3″ vs 5″+16%
Specifications

Side by side

General
TechnologyMSLA (LCD resin)MSLA (LCD resin)
Delivered asFully assembled—
Build volume
Build width (X)218 mm135 mm
Build depth (Y)123 mm75 mm
Build height (Z)200 mm200 mm
Build volume5.4 L2 L
Speed
Resin print speed70 mm/h—
Print quality
Finest layer height0.01 mm0.01 mm
Thickest layer height0.15 mm—
Enclosure
Enclosed build chamberYes—
Resin & LCD
LCD resolution class12K4K
LCD resolution (px)11520 × 5120—
LCD size10.1″—
XY resolution34 µm35 µm
Connectivity & control
ConnectivityWi-Fi, USBWi-Fi, Ethernet, USB
Wi-FiYesYes
EthernetNoYes
USBYesYes
SD cardNo—
BluetoothNo—
App controlYes—
Screen size4.3″5″
TouchscreenYesYes
Features
Built-in cameraNo—
Size & power
Width290 mm230 mm
Depth270 mm260 mm
Height460 mm460 mm
Weight8.6 kg14.9 kg
Rated power100 W—
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