Anycubic Photon Mono 2Discontinued
- Price
- $169
- Score
- 7/10
- Wins
- 2/5
Last recorded price, not a current one.
Anycubic Photon Mono 2 vs Phrozen Sonic Mini 4K
- Buy the Phrozen Sonic Mini 4K at $199.
- The Anycubic Photon Mono 2 scores higher, 7 vs 7 out of 10, but it is discontinued.
Specs and US prices from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Phrozen Sonic Mini 4K
- Price
- $199
- Score
- 7/10
- Wins
- 2/5
The verdict
Buy the Sonic Mini 4K.
The Photon Mono 2 scores higher but is discontinued. The reliability is real and the community is strong, but 4K at $199 is hard to justify when Elegoo's Mars 4 Ultra offers 9K with tilt release for $41 more. Buy this for Phrozen's track record, not the specs.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
Photon Mono 2Anycubic · RESIN
vsSonic Mini 4KPhrozen · RESIN
| Photon Mono 2 | Spec | Sonic Mini 4K |
|---|---|---|
| $169 (wins) | Price | $199 |
| 2.1 L (wins) | Build volume | 1.3 L |
| 80 mm/s | Top speed | 80 mm/s |
| 0.02 mm | Finest layer | 0.01 mm (wins) |
| 5.5 kg | Weight | 5 kg |
Features
| Photon Mono 2 | Feature | Sonic Mini 4K |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 6K mono LCD | No |
| Yes | USB | No |
| Yes | Anycubic Photon Workshop slicer | No |
| No | 5.5" 4K mono LCD | Yes |
| No | 35-micron XY resolution | Yes |
| No | ParaLED 2.0 | Yes |
Value math
$169 ÷ 2.1 L and $199 ÷ 1.3 L. Lower is more printer for the money.
| Photon Mono 2 | Spec | Sonic Mini 4K |
|---|---|---|
| $80.48 (wins) | $ per liter | $152.32 |
| $2.11 (wins) | $ per mm/s | $2.49 |
Scores out of 10
| Photon Mono 2 | Spec | Sonic Mini 4K |
|---|---|---|
| 9 (wins) | Value | 8 |
| 6 | Beginner Friendliness | 6 |
| 8 | Print Quality | 9 (wins) |
| 5 (wins) | Speed | 4 |
| 7 | Reliability | 8 (wins) |
| 7 | Overall | 7 |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 143 × 89 × 165 mm
- 134 × 75 × 130 mm
What owners say
For $169, it's a perfectly capable resin printer. Great way to see if resin is for you.
Photon Mono 2 owner, r/resinprintingAnycubic's tried-and-tested formula. Not flashy, but it works.
Photon Mono 2 owner, r/PrintedMinisPhrozen builds reliable printers. The Mini 4K isn't the newest but it doesn't let you down.
Sonic Mini 4K owner, r/resinprintingBeen printing minis on this for 2 years. Never had a major issue. Phrozen quality shows.
Sonic Mini 4K owner, r/PrintedMinis
Pros & Cons
Photon Mono 2
- +6K resolution still delivers usable miniature detail for most tabletop purposes
- +Compact and portable: stores on a shelf when not in use
- +Photon Workshop slicer is decent for an entry-level tool
- −No tilt release means FEP replacements add up quickly
- −No WiFi: USB-only workflow
Sonic Mini 4K
- +35-micron XY resolution still produces detailed minis despite the lower resolution count
- +Phrozen's build quality and reliability track record is among the best in the category
- +Compact footprint fits into tight shelf spaces
- −4K resolution in a world of 8K and 12K is a real gap: fine details are softer
- −134x75mm build plate is one of the smallest on the list
Buy these with it
A printer does nothing without these. Grab them in the same order.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Anycubic Photon Mono 2 better than the Phrozen Sonic Mini 4K?
They tie at 7/10. The Anycubic Photon Mono 2 suits budget and resin, while the Phrozen Sonic Mini 4K is aimed at miniatures and detail.
Which is better for beginners, Anycubic Photon Mono 2 or Phrozen Sonic Mini 4K?
Both score 6/10 for beginners. Go with the Anycubic Photon Mono 2 to save $30.
Is the Phrozen Sonic Mini 4K worth $30 more than the Anycubic Photon Mono 2?
The Anycubic Photon Mono 2 actually scores higher (7/10) despite costing $30 less. The Phrozen Sonic Mini 4K only makes sense if you specifically need miniatures.
What's the main difference between Anycubic Photon Mono 2 and Phrozen Sonic Mini 4K?
Build volume (143x89x165mm vs 134x75x130mm) and print speed (80 vs 80 mm/s). The Anycubic Photon Mono 2 is best for budget; the Phrozen Sonic Mini 4K targets miniatures.