Photon Mono 4 vs HALOT-MAGE PRO 8K Resin 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Photon Mono 4 and HALOT-MAGE PRO 8K Resin 3D Printer are two resin 3d printing in a similar class. Choose Photon Mono 4 if price matters more; choose HALOT-MAGE PRO 8K Resin 3D Printer if work area matters more.
| Parameter |
Photon Mono 4
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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HALOT-MAGE PRO 8K Resin 3D Printer
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~180–250 € | 599 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 33.3 × 27 × 60.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 13.3 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 153.4 × 87 mm | 228 × 128 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 165 mm | 230 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 150 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 24 V |
| Maximum speed | 1.17 mm/min | 170 |
| Declared precision | 17 μm | 29.7 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Build area XY (short side) (mm) | 87 mm | 128 mm |
| XY resolution (µm) | 17 µm | 29.7 µm |
| Light source | Mono LCD | Mono LCD |
| UV power (mW/cm²) | — | 8 mW/cm² |
| Print speed (mm/h) | 70.2 mm/h | 170 mm/h |
| Tilt / peel system | Standard FEP | Standard FEP |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The device is fully compatible with the main third-party slicing software options on the market, including widely popular solutions such as Chitubox and Lychee Slicer, alongside the proprietary Anycubic Photon Workshop application. This flexibility allows users to manage advanced exposure parameters, supports, and tolerance compensation without proprietary constraints. File preparation occurs primarily via offline transfer using a USB port, ensuring a stable workflow independent of active network connections. Managing print profiles for various commercial resins is highly intuitive, facilitating the optimization of layer-by-layer curing times for both standard materials and advanced formulations. | The software ecosystem relies on the proprietary HALOT BOX application, developed to optimize model layout and automatic support generation. The user interface simplifies the processing of complex files and supports network connectivity via Ethernet cable or Wi-Fi, enabling remote monitoring and machine control. In addition to the official software, the printer guarantees native compatibility with widely used third-party slicers such as CHITUBOX and Lychee Slicer, giving advanced users the necessary flexibility to customize exposure parameters and printing profiles for specialty resins. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Photon Mono 4 215 € vs HALOT-MAGE PRO 8K Resin 3D Printer 599 € — Photon Mono 4 wins (+179%)
- Work area: Photon Mono 4 153.4×87 mm vs HALOT-MAGE PRO 8K Resin 3D Printer 228×128 mm — HALOT-MAGE PRO 8K Resin 3D Printer wins (+119%)
Which one to choose
Choose HALOT-MAGE PRO 8K Resin 3D Printer if…
you value work area.
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