Phrozen Sonic Mega 8K vs Prusa Research SL1S SPEED

The Phrozen Sonic Mega 8K (2022, €1,579) and the Prusa Research SL1S SPEED (2021, €1,979) are two MSLA 3D printers many people compare before buying.

The Phrozen Sonic Mega 8K is the more affordable of the two, with a gap of about 400 (~20%) versus the other.

On the technical side, the Phrozen Sonic Mega 8K offers more build volume (330×185×400 mm).

Below is the full spec table with the best value of each feature highlighted, plus a verdict by use case.

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Specifications
Phrozen
Sonic Mega 8K
€1,579
Prusa Research
SL1S SPEED
€1,979
Geometry
Build volume 330×185×400 mm 🏆 127×80×150 mm
Weight 22 kg
Speed
Max speed
Max acceleration
Hot-end
Max nozzle temp
Nozzle material
Drive type
Flow rate
Bed
Max bed temp
Bed material
Auto-leveling fixed (factory)
Enclosed Yes Yes
Heated chamber No No
Multimaterial
AMS compatible No No
AMS type
AMS slots
Connectivity
WiFi Yes Yes
Ethernet No
Camera
Calibration
Vibration compensation No
Flow calibration No
Input shaping No
Pressure advance No
Software
Official slicer Chitubox PrusaSlicer
OrcaSlicer No
Noise
Noise
Power 230 W 100 W 🏆

Verdict

Frequently asked

Which has better value: Phrozen Sonic Mega 8K or Prusa Research SL1S SPEED?
See the full spec table for the best decision based on your use case.
Which has the larger build volume?
Phrozen Sonic Mega 8K with 330×185×400 mm.