Anycubic Photon Mono 4 vs Creality HALOT-X1 Resin 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Photon Mono 4 and HALOT-X1 Resin 3D Printer are two resin 3d printing in a similar class. Choose Photon Mono 4 if price matters more; choose HALOT-X1 Resin 3D Printer if work area matters more.
| Parameter |
Photon Mono 4
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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HALOT-X1 Resin 3D Printer
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~180–250 € | ~499–699 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Work area (mm) | 153.4 × 87 mm | 211.68 × 118.37 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 165 mm | 200 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 300 W |
| Maximum speed | 1.17 mm/min | 2.833 mm/min |
| Declared precision | 17 μm | 14 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Build area XY (short side) (mm) | 87 mm | 118.37 mm |
| XY resolution (µm) | 17 µm | 14 µm |
| Light source | Mono LCD | Mono LCD |
| Print speed (mm/h) | 70.2 mm/h | 170 mm/h |
| Tilt / peel system | 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 operational management of the printer relies on a flexible software ecosystem compatible with the main file preparation programs available on the market. Users can utilize both the proprietary application developed by the manufacturer and widespread third-party solutions such as Chitubox or Lychee Slicer, benefiting from preconfigured profiles for optimizing exposure times. Network features allow file transfer and progress monitoring via Wi-Fi or local Ethernet connection. Although network-based remote capabilities are available, the device maintains complete operational independence from the cloud, allowing total workflow management in local mode to protect the confidentiality of technical data. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Photon Mono 4 215 € vs HALOT-X1 Resin 3D Printer 599 € — Photon Mono 4 wins (+179%)
- Work area: Photon Mono 4 153.4×87 mm vs HALOT-X1 Resin 3D Printer 211.68×118.37 mm — HALOT-X1 Resin 3D Printer wins (+88%)
Which one to choose
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