Photon P1 MSLA 3D Printer vs HALOT-MAGE 8K

Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing

In brief

HALOT-MAGE 8K leads on the measurable specs (starting with price), while Photon P1 MSLA 3D Printer shows no advantage of its own. Choose HALOT-MAGE 8K, unless non-technical factors (availability, support, ecosystem) tip the balance.

Parameter
Creality HALOT-MAGE 8K HALOT-MAGE 8K Creality F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year 2026 2023
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~649–699 € 419 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 36.6 × 33.8 × 53.9 cm 33.3 × 27 × 60.8 cm
Weight (kg) 13.6 kg 12 kg
Work area (mm) 223 × 126 mm 228 × 128 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 230 mm 230 mm
Power (W) 215 W 100 W
Voltage (V) 24 V
Maximum speed 0.58 mm/min 40 mm/s
Declared precision 16.8 μm 29.7 μm
Category specs
Build area XY (short side) (mm) 126 mm 128 mm
XY resolution (µm) 16.8 µm 29.7 µm
Light source Mono LCD Mono LCD
UV power (mW/cm²) 5 mW/cm²
Print speed (mm/h) 35 mm/h 40 mm/h
Tilt / peel system Standard FEP Standard FEP
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No
Software notes Model preparation for the Photon P1 is primarily handled by Anycubic Photon Workshop, a proprietary slicing software that has evolved significantly, offering an intuitive interface alongside advanced mesh repair and support tools. The printer still maintains an open nature, being fully compatible with popular third-party slicers widely appreciated by the community, such as Chitubox, Lychee Slicer, and Tango. Network connectivity via Wi-Fi and a LAN port, alongside the traditional USB port, allows for seamless remote control, integrating perfectly with the Anycubic mobile app. This flexibility grants users the freedom to choose their preferred software workflow, always ensuring the maximum output quality of the printed file. The system supports the proprietary HALOT BOX ecosystem, developed to optimize digital model transition and support generation. The electronic architecture is fully compatible with widely distributed third-party formats and programs such as CHITUBOX and Lychee Slicer, ensuring workflow flexibility. Connectivity features file transfer via an integrated USB port and remote management through wireless networks, relying on the mobile application for progress monitoring without binding the user to exclusive cloud infrastructure dependencies.

The differences that matter

  • Price: Photon P1 MSLA 3D Printer 674 € vs HALOT-MAGE 8K 419 € — HALOT-MAGE 8K wins (+61%)

Which one to choose

Choose Photon P1 MSLA 3D Printer if…

it shows no measurable advantage over HALOT-MAGE 8K on the available specs: consider it on price or availability.

See the Photon P1 MSLA 3D Printer sheet →

Choose HALOT-MAGE 8K if…

you value price.

See the HALOT-MAGE 8K sheet →

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