Creality HALOT-ONE Resin 3D Printer vs Formlabs Form 4B
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
HALOT-ONE Resin 3D Printer and Form 4B are not direct competitors: very different prices (~27.5×). HALOT-ONE Resin 3D Printer costs less (~€200) and is the entry-level choice; Form 4B offers more capability at a higher price (~€5499). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
HALOT-ONE Resin 3D Printer
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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Form 4B
Formlabs
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2021 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~150–250 € | 5499 € |
| 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 | — |
| 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. | Print job management is handled by the proprietary PreForm software, which enables automatic model layout, optimized orientation, and guided generation of retention supports. The program integrates preconfigured and validated print profiles for all proprietary materials, reducing the need for manual calibrations by the user. Through the Dashboard cloud platform, users can remotely monitor production progress, manage print queues for multiple devices, and analyze material consumption. The software architecture requires a network connection for advanced monitoring features, but it also allows files to be transferred via local USB, Ethernet, or Wi-Fi connections, ensuring operational flexibility inside the laboratory. |
The differences that matter
- Price: HALOT-ONE Resin 3D Printer 200 € vs Form 4B 5499 € — HALOT-ONE Resin 3D Printer wins (+2650%)
- Work area: HALOT-ONE Resin 3D Printer 127×80 mm vs Form 4B 200×125 mm — Form 4B wins (+146%)
Which one to choose
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