Creality HALOT-MAGE 8K vs Elegoo Mars 4 Ultra
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
The HALOT-MAGE 8K and the Mars 4 Ultra are two monochrome LCD resin printers, and the build plate decides: 228×128 mm on the Creality, 153×78 mm on the Elegoo, which costs €90 less.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 419 € | 329 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 33.3 × 27 × 60.8 cm | 22.7 × 22.7 × 44.35 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 12 kg | 7.1 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 228 × 128 mm | 153.36 × 77.76 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 230 mm | 165 mm |
| Power (W) | 100 W | 72 W |
| Voltage (V) | 24 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 40 mm/s | — |
| Declared precision | 29.7 μm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Build area XY (short side) (mm) | 128 mm | 77.76 mm |
| XY resolution (µm) | 29.7 µm | 18 µm |
| Light source | Mono LCD | Mono LCD |
| Print speed (mm/h) | 40 mm/h | 150 mm/h |
| Tilt / peel system | Standard FEP | Film ACF |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The system supports the proprietary HALOT BOX ecosystem, developed to optimize digital model transition and support generation. The electronic architecture is fully compatible with widely distributed third-party formats and programs such as CHITUBOX and Lychee Slicer, ensuring workflow flexibility. Connectivity features file transfer via an integrated USB port and remote management through wireless networks, relying on the mobile application for progress monitoring without binding the user to exclusive cloud infrastructure dependencies. | The system utilizes an open software ecosystem, ensuring compatibility with the main slicing programs on the market, including ChituBox and Voxeldance Tango. The machine integrates built-in Wi-Fi connectivity for the remote transfer of print files via the official application or compatible software, eliminating the need to use physical USB drives for every operation. The internal firmware is based on an optimized version of Linux, which improves the responsiveness of the user interface on the built-in touch screen display and optimizes the handling of complex data originating from 9K files. Exposure parameters and resin profiles can be managed directly from the chosen software, offering precise control over curing times and axis movement speeds. |
The differences that matter
- Build plate: 228×128 mm against 153×78 mm → the HALOT-MAGE 8K takes parts up to 228 mm long, the Mars 4 Ultra stops at 153 mm.
- XY resolution: 29.7 µm against 18 µm → sharper miniatures on the Mars 4 Ultra.
- Price: €419 against €329 → the Mars 4 Ultra costs €90 less.
- Footprint: 33×27×61 cm and 12 kg against 23×23×44 cm and 7 kg → the Mars 4 Ultra takes far less bench space.
Which one to choose
Choose HALOT-MAGE 8K if…
you print several miniatures in the same session, or parts up to 228 mm long that won't fit on the Elegoo. You spend €419 instead of €329. In return the pixels are coarser and the machine takes more bench space.
Choose Mars 4 Ultra if…
you print a few miniatures at a time and want detail: the declared XY resolution is finer and release is done with an ACF film. It costs €329, €90 less, and fits on a small bench. The limit is the plate: parts must fit within about 153×78 mm, and a session with many miniatures has to be split into several prints.
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