HALOT-ONE PRO vs Form 3B+
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
HALOT-ONE PRO and Form 3B+ are not direct competitors: very different prices (~16.2×). HALOT-ONE PRO costs less (~€300) and is the entry-level choice; Form 3B+ offers more capability at a higher price (~€4849). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
HALOT-ONE PRO
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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Form 3B+
Formlabs
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2022 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~250–350 € | 4849 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 23.6 × 24.5 × 41.6 cm | 40.5 × 37.5 × 53 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 6.7 kg | 17.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 130 × 122 mm | 145 × 145 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 160 mm | 185 mm |
| Power (W) | 100 W | 220 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 240 V |
| Declared precision | 0.051 mm | 25 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Build area XY (short side) (mm) | 122 mm | 145 mm |
| XY resolution (µm) | 51 µm | 25 µm |
| Light source | Mono LCD | Laser |
| UV power (mW/cm²) | 5 mW/cm² | — |
| Print speed (mm/h) | 60 mm/h | — |
| Tilt / peel system | Standard FEP | — |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The machine is highly versatile when it comes to slicing software. It natively supports Creality's own HALOT BOX, which is continuously updated for optimized performance with their integral light sources. Additionally, it is fully compatible with popular third-party slicers like Lychee Slicer and CHITUBOX, giving users the flexibility to stick with their preferred workflow without restrictions. The printer also integrates with the Creality Cloud App via its built-in Wi-Fi connection, enabling remote monitoring, wireless file transfer, over-the-air firmware upgrades, and the ability to start or stop prints directly from a smartphone. | Printer control is managed by PreForm, Formlabs' proprietary print preparation software. This application automatically optimizes model orientation, support generation, and layout arrangement, integrating specific algorithms to maximize the yield of medical resins. The system supports standard file formats such as STL and OBJ. Through the Dashboard cloud platform, users can monitor print status, track material consumption, and manage job queues remotely for entire fleets of machines. Although network connectivity (Wi-Fi and Ethernet) facilitates advanced management, the printer retains the ability to operate in local mode via data transfer via USB. |
The differences that matter
- Price: HALOT-ONE PRO 300 € vs Form 3B+ 4849 € — HALOT-ONE PRO wins (+1516%)
- Work area: HALOT-ONE PRO 130×122 mm vs Form 3B+ 145×145 mm — Form 3B+ wins (+33%)
Which one to choose
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