Creality HALOT-ONE Resin 3D Printer vs Formlabs Form 3B+
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
HALOT-ONE Resin 3D Printer and Form 3B+ are not direct competitors: very different prices (~24.2×). HALOT-ONE Resin 3D Printer costs less (~€200) and is the entry-level choice; Form 3B+ offers more capability at a higher price (~€4849). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
HALOT-ONE Resin 3D Printer
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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Form 3B+
Formlabs
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2021 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~150–250 € | 4849 € |
| 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. | Printer control is managed by PreForm, Formlabs' proprietary print preparation software. This application automatically optimizes model orientation, support generation, and layout arrangement, integrating specific algorithms to maximize the yield of medical resins. The system supports standard file formats such as STL and OBJ. Through the Dashboard cloud platform, users can monitor print status, track material consumption, and manage job queues remotely for entire fleets of machines. Although network connectivity (Wi-Fi and Ethernet) facilitates advanced management, the printer retains the ability to operate in local mode via data transfer via USB. |
The differences that matter
- Price: HALOT-ONE Resin 3D Printer 200 € vs Form 3B+ 4849 € — HALOT-ONE Resin 3D Printer wins (+2324%)
- Work area: HALOT-ONE Resin 3D Printer 127×80 mm vs Form 3B+ 145×145 mm — Form 3B+ wins (+107%)
Which one to choose
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