HALOT-ONE PRO vs Form 4BL Medical Resin 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
HALOT-ONE PRO and Form 4BL Medical Resin 3D Printer are not direct competitors: different use classes (F2 vs F4), very different prices (~38.3×). HALOT-ONE PRO costs less (~€300) and is the entry-level choice; Form 4BL Medical Resin 3D Printer offers more capability at a higher price (~€11499). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
HALOT-ONE PRO
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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Form 4BL Medical Resin 3D Printer
Formlabs
F4 · Semi-professional
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2022 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F4 — Semi-professional |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~250–350 € | 11499 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 23.6 × 24.5 × 41.6 cm | 66.4 × 52.8 × 79.4 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 6.7 kg | 58.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 130 × 122 mm | 353 × 196 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 160 mm | 350 mm |
| Power (W) | 100 W | 900 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | — | 80 |
| Declared precision | 0.051 mm | 46 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Build area XY (short side) (mm) | 122 mm | 196 mm |
| XY resolution (µm) | 51 µm | 46 µm |
| Light source | Mono LCD | Mono LCD |
| UV power (mW/cm²) | 5 mW/cm² | — |
| Print speed (mm/h) | 60 mm/h | 80 mm/h |
| Tilt / peel system | Standard FEP | Tilt |
| 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 management is handled by the proprietary PreForm software, a well-proven tool that automatically optimizes model orientation, support generation, and build area layout. PreForm integrates natively with popular medical and dental CAD workflows, supporting standard formats such as STL and OBJ. The system offers advanced algorithms to calculate specific print parameters for each Formlabs resin. Connectivity is comprehensive, featuring options via USB, Ethernet, and local Wi-Fi. Although the Dashboard cloud platform is available for remote production monitoring and fleet management, the printer remains fully operational offline, ensuring the security of sensitive data within clinical environments. |
The differences that matter
- Price: HALOT-ONE PRO 300 € vs Form 4BL Medical Resin 3D Printer 11499 € — HALOT-ONE PRO wins (+3733%)
- Work area: HALOT-ONE PRO 130×122 mm vs Form 4BL Medical Resin 3D Printer 353×196 mm — Form 4BL Medical Resin 3D Printer wins (+336%)
Which one to choose
Choose Form 4BL Medical Resin 3D Printer if…
you value work area. It is the one with the largest build area in its class.
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