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Phrozen Arco vs Phrozen Sonic Mega 8K V2

What Arco does better (4) and where Sonic Mega 8K V2 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Phrozen Arco
Phrozen · 2025Arco
9.2Score
4 advantages≈ $780
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Phrozen Sonic Mega 8K V2
Phrozen · 2022Sonic Mega 8K V2
8.7Score
2 advantages≈ $3,200
5.4Print quality6.2
8.7Build volume9.2
9.6Ease of use4.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

ArcoSonic Mega 8K V2
491 × 620475470 × 680400
ArcoSonic Mega 8K V2Difference
Height620 mm680 mm−60 mm
Width491 mm470 mm+21 mm
Depth475 mm400 mm+75 mm
Weight22 kg42 kg−20 kg

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

Why is Arco better than Sonic Mega 8K V2?

  1. Wi-FiYes · Sonic Mega 8K V2: No
  2. Build volume27 L vs 24.4 L+11%
  3. Weight22 kg vs 42 kg+91%
  4. Build depth (Y)300 mm vs 185 mm+62%

Why is Sonic Mega 8K V2 better than Arco?

  1. Build height (Z)300 mm vs 400 mm+33%
  2. Build width (X)300 mm vs 330 mm+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Phrozen ArcoPhrozen Arco≈ $7809.2
General
TechnologyFDM / FFF (filament)MSLA (LCD resin)
Delivered as—Fully assembled
Klipper firmwareYes—
Build volume
Build width (X)300 mm330 mm
Build depth (Y)300 mm185 mm
Build height (Z)300 mm400 mm
Build volume27 L24.4 L
Speed
Max print speed1,000 mm/s—
Max acceleration40,000 mm/s²—
Max volumetric flow50 mm³/s—
Print quality
Finest layer height—0.01 mm
Thickest layer height—0.3 mm
Automatic bed levellingYes—
Extruder & hotend
Max nozzle temperature300 °C—
Supported materialsPLA, ABS, ASA, PETG, TPU, PET CF15, etc.—
Number of supported materials7—
Engineering materials (PA, PC, CF)No—
Print bed
Heated bedYes—
Max bed temperature120 °C—
Enclosure
Enclosed build chamberNo—
Air filter (carbon / HEPA)—Yes
Resin & LCD
LCD resolution class—8K
LCD size—15″
XY resolution—43 µm
Connectivity & control
ConnectivityWi-Fi, USBUSB
Wi-FiYesNo
Ethernet—No
USBYesYes
SD card—No
Bluetooth—No
Screen size5″5″
TouchscreenYesYes
Features
Built-in cameraYes—
Size & power
Width491 mm470 mm
Depth475 mm400 mm
Height620 mm680 mm
Weight22 kg42 kg
Rated power1,700 W240 W
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