Creality HALOT-ONE Resin 3D Printer vs Formlabs Form 4
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
HALOT-ONE Resin 3D Printer and Form 4 are not direct competitors: very different prices (~21.7×). HALOT-ONE Resin 3D Printer costs less (~€200) and is the entry-level choice; Form 4 offers more capability at a higher price (~€4349). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
HALOT-ONE Resin 3D Printer
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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Form 4
Formlabs
F3 · Advanced
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2021 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~150–250 € | 4349 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 22.1 × 22.1 × 40.4 cm | 39.8 × 36.7 × 55.4 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 7.1 kg | 18.3 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 127 × 80 mm | 200 × 125 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 160 mm | 210 mm |
| Power (W) | 100 W | 480 W |
| Voltage (V) | 240 V | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | — | 100 |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | 50 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Build area XY (short side) (mm) | 80 mm | 125 mm |
| XY resolution (µm) | 50 µm | 50 µm |
| Light source | Mono LCD | Mono LCD |
| UV power (mW/cm²) | 3.8 mW/cm² | 16 mW/cm² |
| Print speed (mm/h) | 60 mm/h | 100 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. | The printing process is managed by the proprietary PreForm software, a closed application that automatically optimizes model orientation, support generation, and production time calculations. This software environment is designed to ensure a highly streamlined and standardized workflow, ideal for professional contexts where result predictability is crucial. PreForm integrates seamlessly with the manufacturer's ecosystem, receiving continuous updates that introduce new profiles for proprietary resins. The machine also offers optional access to Fleet Control and the cloud-based Dashboard platform, which are advanced tools that allow users to monitor print queues, manage multiple units in parallel, and track material consumption in real time remotely. |
The differences that matter
- Price: HALOT-ONE Resin 3D Printer 200 € vs Form 4 4349 € — HALOT-ONE Resin 3D Printer wins (+2074%)
- Work area: HALOT-ONE Resin 3D Printer 127×80 mm vs Form 4 200×125 mm — Form 4 wins (+146%)
Which one to choose
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