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Anycubic Photon P1 Max vs Phrozen Sonic Mega 8K S

What Photon P1 Max does better (7) and where Sonic Mega 8K S wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Anycubic Photon P1 Max
9.2Score
7 advantages≈ $960
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Phrozen Sonic Mega 8K S
Phrozen · 2023Sonic Mega 8K S
5.8Score
1 advantage≈ $1,400
7.2Print quality3.6
8.6Build volume8.6
6.2Ease of use2.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

Photon P1 MaxSonic Mega 8K S
430 × 625414380 × 560472
Photon P1 MaxSonic Mega 8K SDifference
Height625 mm560 mm+65 mm
Width430 mm380 mm+50 mm
Depth414 mm472 mm−58 mm
Weight21.6 kg26 kg−4.4 kg

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

Why is Photon P1 Max better than Sonic Mega 8K S?

  1. XY resolution24.8 µm vs 43 µm+73%
  2. LCD resolution class12K vs 8K+50%
  3. Wi-FiYes · Sonic Mega 8K S: No
  4. EthernetYes · Sonic Mega 8K S: No
  5. Screen size4.5″ vs 3.5″+29%
  6. Weight21.6 kg vs 26 kg+20%
  7. Build depth (Y)214 mm vs 185 mm+16%

Why is Sonic Mega 8K S better than Photon P1 Max?

  1. Build width (X)286 mm vs 330 mm+16%
Specifications

Side by side

General
TechnologyMSLA (LCD resin)MSLA (LCD resin)
Delivered as—Fully assembled
Build volume
Build width (X)286 mm330 mm
Build depth (Y)214 mm185 mm
Build height (Z)300 mm300 mm
Build volume18.3 L18.3 L
Print quality
Finest layer height—0.3 mm
Thickest layer height—0.3 mm
Automatic bed levellingYes—
Resin & LCD
LCD resolution class12K8K
LCD size14″—
XY resolution24.8 µm43 µm
Resin / chamber heatingYes—
Connectivity & control
ConnectivityWi-Fi, Ethernet, USBUSB
Wi-FiYesNo
EthernetYesNo
USBYesYes
SD cardNoNo
BluetoothNoNo
Screen size4.5″3.5″
TouchscreenYesYes
Size & power
Width430 mm380 mm
Depth414 mm472 mm
Height625 mm560 mm
Weight21.6 kg26 kg
Rated power—240 W
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