Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K Highlights

The new Phrozen Mini 8K sports a few improvements for a consumer resin printer and the pre-order starts on October 20, 2021. The printer starts at $350 during the pre-order and will bump up towards $600 for retail. It brings one of the best XY resolutions to date, dual linear rails, a small bump in build volume, and a laser-etched build plate.

For $50 off your Mini 8K pre-order use the code MINI8K50.

When you use the code 4D152021 on the US Amazon you can get 15% off Phrozen printers, resin, and accessories. This knocks printers like the Mighty 4K down to ≈$510 and ABS-Like resin to $28 a kg bottle.

What's New

• The Mini 8K's enhanced XY resolution of 0.022mm will be perfect for miniatures that are not going to be painted, jewelry, and precision parts.
• The Mini 8K will use dual linear rails, providing reinforcement against wobble.
• The build plate will be etched similar to Anycubic's Ultra DLP printer - this is intended to allow resin to more effectively bond onto the plate.

Specifications

• 7.1" Monochrome LCD (7500 x 3240 px)
• Metal Vat
• XY Resolution: 0.022mm
• Build Volume: 165 x 72 x 180mm
• Layer Thickness: 0.01-0.30mm
• Printer Size: 290 x 290 x 420mm

Pros

• One of the better XY resolutions on the market, even competing with professional resin printers.
• Print quality and reliability increase from the dual linear rails.
• Larger build volume than DLP printers.

Cons

• The Mini 8K will be locked into Chitubox until there is any solution on that front.
• The retail price will be ≈$600, which is high for its size, but that is okay since the Mini 8K is a stepping stone between entry-level and prosumer.

Final Thoughts

• The Mini 8K will be perfect for entities printing jewelry, dental, general molds, models that are not going to be painted, or precision parts.
• The Mini 8K would not be recommended for individuals that plan on painting miniatures - the detail you gain will be lost as you layer paint.
• The fact that the Mini 8K will be locked to Chitubox is a serious downside and I sincerely hope that the issue is resolved so that everyone can freely choose what slicing software they wish to use.

Photo Credits: Phrozen Technology

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