Creality HALOT-MAGE PRO 8K vs Elegoo Jupiter 2
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Two monochrome-screen resin printers that part ways on format: the HALOT-MAGE PRO 8K is compact and costs €300 less, the Jupiter 2 is a large-format machine, heavier and dearer.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 599 € | 899 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 33.3 × 27 × 60.8 cm | 49.8 × 35.8 × 75 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 13.3 kg | 40 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 228 × 128 mm | 302.4 × 161.98 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 230 mm | 300 mm |
| Power (W) | 150 W | 180 W |
| Voltage (V) | 24 V | 110 V |
| Maximum speed | 170 | 70 mm/min |
| Declared precision | 29.7 μm | 26 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Build area XY (short side) (mm) | 128 mm | 161.98 mm |
| XY resolution (µm) | 29.7 µm | 26 µm |
| Light source | Mono LCD | Mono LCD |
| UV power (mW/cm²) | 8 mW/cm² | — |
| Print speed (mm/h) | 170 mm/h | 70 mm/h |
| Tilt / peel system | Standard FEP | Film ACF |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The software ecosystem relies on the proprietary HALOT BOX application, developed to optimize model layout and automatic support generation. The user interface simplifies the processing of complex files and supports network connectivity via Ethernet cable or Wi-Fi, enabling remote monitoring and machine control. In addition to the official software, the printer guarantees native compatibility with widely used third-party slicers such as CHITUBOX and Lychee Slicer, giving advanced users the necessary flexibility to customize exposure parameters and printing profiles for specialty resins. | The system natively supports files generated by the most widespread industrial and commercial slicing applications, such as ChituBox and Voxeldance Tango. Built-in networking features allow for remote monitoring and file transfers via integrated Wi-Fi or a dedicated Ethernet interface, simplifying deployment within connected digital manufacturing pipelines. Firmware updates are regularly released by the manufacturer via downloadable files for USB installation, ensuring continuous optimization of curing algorithms and broad compatibility with newly developed photosensitive polymer resins. |
The differences that matter
- Price: €599 against €899 → the HALOT-MAGE PRO 8K costs €300 less.
- Build plate: 228 × 128 mm against 302.4 × 161.98 mm → the Jupiter 2 takes far larger parts or many more parts per run.
- Build height: 230 mm against 300 mm → tall parts get 70 mm more room on the Jupiter 2.
Which one to choose
Choose HALOT-MAGE PRO 8K if…
you print medium-sized parts and want to keep the machine on the bench: it weighs 13.3 kg and takes up 33.3 × 27 cm. It has Wi-Fi and Ethernet and the HALOT BOX software, plus third-party slicers such as CHITUBOX and Lychee. You give up the large format and the ACF film.
Choose Jupiter 2 if…
you print large objects or many parts per run and the cost of the format suits you: a wide plate and ACF film. The trade-off is weight and size: 40 kg, 49.8 × 35.8 cm and 75 cm tall. It works with ChituBox and Voxeldance Tango, and firmware updates arrive as files installed over USB.
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