HALOT R6 vs Form 3B+
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
HALOT R6 and Form 3B+ are not direct competitors: very different prices (~22.6×). HALOT R6 costs less (~€215) 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 R6
Creality
F1 · Entry
|
Form 3B+
Formlabs
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~180–250 € | 4849 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 23.55 × 23 × 39.55 cm | 40.5 × 37.5 × 53 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 4.25 kg | 17.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 130.56 × 82.62 mm | 145 × 145 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 160 mm | 185 mm |
| Power (W) | 100 W | 220 W |
| Voltage (V) | 100 V | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 60 | — |
| Declared precision | 50 µm | 25 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Build area XY (short side) (mm) | 82.62 mm | 145 mm |
| XY resolution (µm) | 50 µm | 25 µm |
| Light source | Mono LCD | Laser |
| Print speed (mm/h) | 60 mm/h | — |
| Tilt / peel system | Standard FEP | — |
| 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. | 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 R6 215 € vs Form 3B+ 4849 € — HALOT R6 wins (+2155%)
- Work area: HALOT R6 130.56×82.62 mm vs Form 3B+ 145×145 mm — Form 3B+ wins (+95%)
Which one to choose
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