Creality HALOT R6 vs Elegoo Mars 4 Ultra MSLA 3D Printer

Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing

In brief

HALOT R6 and Mars 4 Ultra MSLA 3D Printer are two resin 3d printing in a similar class. Choose HALOT R6 if price matters more; choose Mars 4 Ultra MSLA 3D Printer if work area matters more.

Parameter
Identity
Launch year 2024 2023
Use tier F1 — Entry F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~180–250 € 329 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 23.55 × 23 × 39.55 cm 22.7 × 22.7 × 44.35 cm
Weight (kg) 4.25 kg 7.1 kg
Work area (mm) 130.56 × 82.62 mm 153.36 × 77.76 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 160 mm 165 mm
Power (W) 100 W 72 W
Voltage (V) 100 V
Maximum speed 60
Declared precision 50 µm
Category specs
Build area XY (short side) (mm) 82.62 mm 77.76 mm
XY resolution (µm) 50 µm 18 µm
Light source Mono LCD Mono LCD
Print speed (mm/h) 60 mm/h 150 mm/h
Tilt / peel system Standard FEP Film ACF
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No
Software notes The device is compatible with major slicing software options on the market, including the proprietary Creality HALOT BOX suite, CHITUBOX, and Lychee Slicer. File preparation is primarily handled via a local computer for export to a USB flash drive. The integrated wireless connectivity allows for basic remote management and monitoring through the Creality Cloud application, yet the machine remains fully operational offline using the built-in touch screen interface, ensuring flexibility even without internet access. 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

  • Price: HALOT R6 215 € vs Mars 4 Ultra MSLA 3D Printer 329 € — HALOT R6 wins (+53%)
  • Work area: HALOT R6 130.56×82.62 mm vs Mars 4 Ultra MSLA 3D Printer 153.36×77.76 mm — Mars 4 Ultra MSLA 3D Printer wins (+11%)

Which one to choose

Choose HALOT R6 if…

you value price.

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Choose Mars 4 Ultra MSLA 3D Printer if…

you value work area.

See the Mars 4 Ultra MSLA 3D Printer sheet →

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