Creality HALOT-ONE Resin 3D Printer vs Formlabs Form 3+ SLA 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
HALOT-ONE Resin 3D Printer and Form 3+ SLA 3D Printer are not direct competitors: very different prices (~18.8×). HALOT-ONE Resin 3D Printer costs less (~€200) and is the entry-level choice; Form 3+ SLA 3D Printer offers more capability at a higher price (~€3750). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
HALOT-ONE Resin 3D Printer
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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Form 3+ SLA 3D Printer
Formlabs
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2021 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~150–250 € | 3750 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 22.1 × 22.1 × 40.4 cm | 40.5 × 37.5 × 53 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 7.1 kg | 17.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 127 × 80 mm | 145 × 145 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 160 mm | 185 mm |
| Power (W) | 100 W | 220 W |
| Voltage (V) | 240 V | 240 V |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | 25 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Build area XY (short side) (mm) | 80 mm | 145 mm |
| XY resolution (µm) | 50 µm | 25 µm |
| Light source | Mono LCD | Laser |
| UV power (mW/cm²) | 3.8 mW/cm² | — |
| Print speed (mm/h) | 60 mm/h | — |
| Tilt / peel system | Standard FEP | — |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The machine is primarily managed via HALOT BOX, the proprietary slicer developed by Creality, designed with a straightforward interface to ease the learning curve. Widely used third-party programs such as Lychee Slicer and ChiTuBox are also supported, ensuring considerable flexibility in model preparation. Furthermore, the integrated motherboard with a Wi-Fi module allows for interfacing with Creality Cloud for remote monitoring and Over-The-Air (OTA) firmware updates, reducing dependence on USB drives for daily operations. | Print process management is handled by PreForm, a highly optimized proprietary software that automates model orientation, support generation, and slicing using advanced algorithms. PreForm offers an intuitive interface and diagnostic tools that minimize print failures. Although it is not possible to use third-party open-source slicers due to the closed nature of the ecosystem, the native integration ensures perfect calibration with original materials. The software includes network file transmission capabilities and is tightly connected to the Dashboard cloud platform, which enables remote monitoring of printers and resin consumption, without being strictly mandatory for the machine's core offline operation. |
The differences that matter
- Price: HALOT-ONE Resin 3D Printer 200 € vs Form 3+ SLA 3D Printer 3750 € — HALOT-ONE Resin 3D Printer wins (+1775%)
- Work area: HALOT-ONE Resin 3D Printer 127×80 mm vs Form 3+ SLA 3D Printer 145×145 mm — Form 3+ SLA 3D Printer wins (+107%)
Which one to choose
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