Creality HALOT-ONE PLUS vs Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K S

Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing

In brief

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

Parameter
Creality HALOT-ONE PLUS HALOT-ONE PLUS Creality F2 · Intermediate
Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K S Sonic Mini 8K S Phrozen F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year 2022 2023
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~350–450 € ~299–350 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 23.6 × 24.3 × 41.8 cm 29 × 29 × 43 cm
Weight (kg) 6.9 kg 10 kg
Work area (mm) 172 × 102 mm 165 × 72 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 160 mm 170 mm
Power (W) 100 W
Voltage (V) 230 V
Declared precision 0.04 mm 22 μm
Category specs
Build area XY (short side) (mm) 102 mm 72 mm
XY resolution (µm) 40 µm 22 µm
Light source Mono LCD Mono LCD
Print speed (mm/h) 80 mm/h
Tilt / peel system Standard FEP Standard FEP
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No
Software notes The management of 3D models and print file preparation is supported by the main resin slicing software on the market, ensuring significant operational flexibility. Users can rely on widely used and appreciated solutions such as Chitubox and Lychee Slicer, which offer advanced tools for support generation and part orientation. Alternatively, the manufacturer provides the proprietary HALOT BOX software, specifically designed to integrate natively with the electronics and systems of this machine line. The motherboard is equipped with a built-in Wi-Fi module, enabling remote project submission and over-the-air firmware updates. Remote monitoring can be done via application, although the classic and stable file transfer via USB port remains fully supported. 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

  • Work area: HALOT-ONE PLUS 172×102 mm vs Sonic Mini 8K S 165×72 mm — HALOT-ONE PLUS wins (+48%)
  • Price: HALOT-ONE PLUS 400 € vs Sonic Mini 8K S 324.5 € — Sonic Mini 8K S wins (+23%)

Which one to choose

Choose HALOT-ONE PLUS if…

you value work area.

See the HALOT-ONE PLUS sheet →

Choose Sonic Mini 8K S if…

you value price.

See the Sonic Mini 8K S sheet →

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