HALOT-X1 Resin 3D Printer vs Form 3B+
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
HALOT-X1 Resin 3D Printer and Form 3B+ are not direct competitors: very different prices (~8.1×). HALOT-X1 Resin 3D Printer costs less (~€599) 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-X1 Resin 3D Printer
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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Form 3B+
Formlabs
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~499–699 € | 4849 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 40.5 × 37.5 × 53 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 17.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 211.68 × 118.37 mm | 145 × 145 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 200 mm | 185 mm |
| Power (W) | 300 W | 220 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 2.833 mm/min | — |
| Declared precision | 14 μm | 25 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Build area XY (short side) (mm) | 118.37 mm | 145 mm |
| XY resolution (µm) | 14 µm | 25 µm |
| Light source | Mono LCD | Laser |
| Print speed (mm/h) | 170 mm/h | — |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The operational management of the printer relies on a flexible software ecosystem compatible with the main file preparation programs available on the market. Users can utilize both the proprietary application developed by the manufacturer and widespread third-party solutions such as Chitubox or Lychee Slicer, benefiting from preconfigured profiles for optimizing exposure times. Network features allow file transfer and progress monitoring via Wi-Fi or local Ethernet connection. Although network-based remote capabilities are available, the device maintains complete operational independence from the cloud, allowing total workflow management in local mode to protect the confidentiality of technical data. | 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-X1 Resin 3D Printer 599 € vs Form 3B+ 4849 € — HALOT-X1 Resin 3D Printer wins (+710%)
- Work area: HALOT-X1 Resin 3D Printer 211.68×118.37 mm vs Form 3B+ 145×145 mm — HALOT-X1 Resin 3D Printer wins (+19%)
Which one to choose
Choose HALOT-X1 Resin 3D Printer if…
you value price and work area.
Choose Form 3B+ if…
it shows no measurable advantage over HALOT-X1 Resin 3D Printer on the available specs: consider it on price or availability.
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