Creality HALOT-ONE Resin 3D Printer vs Phrozen Sonic Mini
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
HALOT-ONE Resin 3D Printer leads on the available specs (starting with work area); Sonic Mini makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case.
| Parameter |
HALOT-ONE Resin 3D Printer
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
|
Sonic Mini
Phrozen
F1 · Entry
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2021 | 2020 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F1 — Entry |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~150–250 € | ~190–250 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 22.1 × 22.1 × 40.4 cm | 25 × 25 × 33 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 7.1 kg | 4.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 127 × 80 mm | 120 × 68 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 160 mm | 130 mm |
| Power (W) | 100 W | 40 W |
| Voltage (V) | 240 V | — |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | 62.5 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Build area XY (short side) (mm) | 80 mm | 68 mm |
| XY resolution (µm) | 50 µm | 62.5 µm |
| Light source | Mono LCD | Mono LCD |
| UV power (mW/cm²) | 3.8 mW/cm² | — |
| Print speed (mm/h) | 60 mm/h | 50 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 device operates primarily through third-party slicing software widely adopted within the maker community, such as ChiTuBox and Lychee Slicer, ensuring high flexibility in file preparation. Integration with these programs allows granular control over exposure parameters, support generation, and lift times. The machine features no integrated wireless connectivity or reliance on cloud platforms, requiring completed print files to be transferred exclusively via a removable USB flash drive. This configuration guarantees complete offline operational autonomy and mitigates the risk of interruptions caused by network issues or forced remote software updates. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: HALOT-ONE Resin 3D Printer 127×80 mm vs Sonic Mini 120×68 mm — HALOT-ONE Resin 3D Printer wins (+25%)
- Price: HALOT-ONE Resin 3D Printer 200 € vs Sonic Mini 220 € — HALOT-ONE Resin 3D Printer wins (+10%)
Which one to choose
Choose HALOT-ONE Resin 3D Printer if…
you value work area and price.
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