Creality Creality HALOT-SKY vs Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
The HALOT-SKY dates from 2021 and costs around €800, the Mars 5 Ultra is from 2024 and costs €249: three years and a third of the price apart, yet on the numbers the newer, cheaper one wins on nearly every count. Worth checking what the HALOT-SKY still has going for it before writing it off.
| Parameter |
Creality HALOT-SKY
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2021 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~750–850 € | 249 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 34 × 29.2 × 55.2 cm | 26 × 26.8 × 45.15 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 16.5 kg | 8.8 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 192 × 120 mm | 153.36 × 77.76 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 200 mm | 165 mm |
| Power (W) | 250 W | 72 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 100 V |
| Maximum speed | — | 2.5 mm/min |
| Declared precision | — | 18 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Build area XY (short side) (mm) | 120 mm | 77.76 mm |
| XY resolution (µm) | 50 µm | 18 µm |
| Light source | Mono LCD | Mono LCD |
| UV power (mW/cm²) | 4 mW/cm² | — |
| Print speed (mm/h) | 80 mm/h | 150 mm/h |
| Tilt / peel system | Standard FEP | Tilt |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | This printer natively interfaces with the proprietary Halot Box software, developed by the manufacturer to offer a simplified workflow optimized for the machine's architecture. The system includes built-in Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing print files to be sent directly via the local network or through the manufacturer's mobile app for remote control. Experienced users can still use major third-party slicing software, such as Lychee Slicer or Chitubox, exporting the files in the compatible format required by the machine. The printer's internal operating system is based on an ARM Cortex-A53 architecture, which easily handles complex files and ensures a fluid user interface through the generous color touchscreen. | Machine control and management rely on a flexible and modern software ecosystem. The device natively supports leading industry slicing programs, including ChituBox and Voxeldance Tango, ensuring extensive customization of printing parameters. Integrated Wi-Fi connectivity allows for remote monitoring and file transmission via cloud functionalities or cluster management, streamlining the workflow in multi-unit laboratory environments. The proprietary firmware handles real-time error notifications, such as resin shortage or residues in the vat, interfacing directly with the touchscreen display to guide the user through operational troubleshooting independently and safely. |
The differences that matter
- Price: HALOT-SKY €800 vs Mars 5 Ultra €249 — Mars 5 Ultra wins (+221%)
- Work area: HALOT-SKY 192×120 mm vs Mars 5 Ultra 153.36×77.76 mm — HALOT-SKY wins (+93%)
- XY resolution: HALOT-SKY 50 μm vs Mars 5 Ultra 18 μm — Mars 5 Ultra wins
Which one to choose
Choose Creality HALOT-SKY if…
Pick the HALOT-SKY only if you genuinely need the larger plate, 192×120 mm against the Mars 5 Ultra's 153×78 mm: on everything else — resolution, weight, price — the Mars 5 Ultra comes out ahead.
Choose Mars 5 Ultra if…
Pick the Mars 5 Ultra for nearly everything else: 18 μm XY resolution against the HALOT-SKY's 50 μm, a tilt-release vat that eases part removal, and a third of the price. The smaller build plate is the only real trade-off against the older Creality.
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