Photon Mono 4 vs HALOT R6
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Photon Mono 4 leads on the measurable specs (starting with work area), while HALOT R6 shows no advantage of its own. Choose Photon Mono 4, unless non-technical factors (availability, support, ecosystem) tip the balance.
| Parameter |
Photon Mono 4
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
|
HALOT R6
Creality
F1 · Entry
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F1 — Entry |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~180–250 € | ~180–250 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 23.55 × 23 × 39.55 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 4.25 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 153.4 × 87 mm | 130.56 × 82.62 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 165 mm | 160 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 100 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 100 V |
| Maximum speed | 1.17 mm/min | 60 |
| Declared precision | 17 μm | 50 µm |
| Category specs | ||
| Build area XY (short side) (mm) | 87 mm | 82.62 mm |
| XY resolution (µm) | 17 µm | 50 µm |
| Light source | Mono LCD | Mono LCD |
| Print speed (mm/h) | 70.2 mm/h | 60 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 device is compatible with major slicing software options on the market, including the proprietary Creality HALOT BOX suite, CHITUBOX, and Lychee Slicer. File preparation is primarily handled via a local computer for export to a USB flash drive. The integrated wireless connectivity allows for basic remote management and monitoring through the Creality Cloud application, yet the machine remains fully operational offline using the built-in touch screen interface, ensuring flexibility even without internet access. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Photon Mono 4 153.4×87 mm vs HALOT R6 130.56×82.62 mm — Photon Mono 4 wins (+24%)
Which one to choose
Choose HALOT R6 if…
it shows no measurable advantage over Photon Mono 4 on the available specs: consider it on price or availability.
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