Creality HALOT-ONE Resin 3D Printer vs Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K S

Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing

In brief

HALOT-ONE Resin 3D Printer and Sonic Mini 8K S are two resin 3d printing in a similar class. Choose HALOT-ONE Resin 3D Printer if price matters more; choose Sonic Mini 8K S if work area matters more.

Parameter
Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K S Sonic Mini 8K S Phrozen F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year 2021 2023
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~150–250 € ~299–350 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 22.1 × 22.1 × 40.4 cm 29 × 29 × 43 cm
Weight (kg) 7.1 kg 10 kg
Work area (mm) 127 × 80 mm 165 × 72 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 160 mm 170 mm
Power (W) 100 W
Voltage (V) 240 V
Declared precision 0.05 mm 22 μm
Category specs
Build area XY (short side) (mm) 80 mm 72 mm
XY resolution (µm) 50 µm 22 µm
Light source Mono LCD Mono LCD
UV power (mW/cm²) 3.8 mW/cm²
Print speed (mm/h) 60 mm/h 80 mm/h
Tilt / peel system Standard FEP 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 machine offers broad compatibility with leading third-party slicing software options, notably popular solutions like Chitubox, Lychee Slicer, and Voxeldance Tango. This software flexibility prevents users from being locked into a restrictive, closed proprietary ecosystem, allowing them to utilize advanced support generation and model orientation algorithms. File transfer is handled entirely offline via a standard USB port, a design choice that prioritizes connection stability during data transmission but lacks native Wi-Fi connectivity or cloud-based management features. Material profiles are easily accessible and customizable, significantly streamlining the fine-tuning of exposure times for a wide variety of commercial 405nm photopolymer resins available on the market.

The differences that matter

  • Price: HALOT-ONE Resin 3D Printer 200 € vs Sonic Mini 8K S 324.5 € — HALOT-ONE Resin 3D Printer wins (+62%)
  • Work area: HALOT-ONE Resin 3D Printer 127×80 mm vs Sonic Mini 8K S 165×72 mm — Sonic Mini 8K S wins (+17%)

Which one to choose

Choose HALOT-ONE Resin 3D Printer if…

you value price.

See the HALOT-ONE Resin 3D Printer sheet →

Choose Sonic Mini 8K S if…

you value work area.

See the Sonic Mini 8K S sheet →

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