Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K S: power use and running cost
22-micron 8K resin printer favoured for miniatures and tabletop detail. 165 × 72 × 180 mm build volume.
40 Waverage while printing
5 Widle / standby
48 Wpeak while heating
60 Wpower supply rating
0.40 kWhper 10-hour print
$0.068per 10-hour print at $0.17/kWh
$349typical price (2023)
Power figure: spec. Phrozen's UPS sizing guide lists an estimated consumption of 48 W for the Sonic Mini 8K S; idle and PSU figures are estimates.
Electricity cost for a print on the Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K S
Questions about the Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K S
How many watts does the Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K S use?
About 40 W on average while printing PLA, 5 W when idle and up to 48 W while heating. Phrozen's UPS sizing guide lists an estimated consumption of 48 W for the Sonic Mini 8K S; idle and PSU figures are estimates.
How much does it cost to run a Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K S for 24 hours?
1.0 kWh, which is $0.16 at $0.17/kWh (US average) or about £0.25 at UK rates.
Does the Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K S use a lot of electricity?
No. Running it 8 hours a day for a month costs roughly $1.63 at US rates — comparable to a desktop computer.