HALOT-X1 Resin 3D Printer vs Form 4BL Medical Resin 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
HALOT-X1 Resin 3D Printer and Form 4BL Medical Resin 3D Printer are not direct competitors: different use classes (F2 vs F4), very different prices (~19.2×). HALOT-X1 Resin 3D Printer costs less (~€599) 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-X1 Resin 3D Printer
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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Form 4BL Medical Resin 3D Printer
Formlabs
F4 · Semi-professional
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F4 — Semi-professional |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~499–699 € | 11499 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 66.4 × 52.8 × 79.4 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 58.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 211.68 × 118.37 mm | 353 × 196 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 200 mm | 350 mm |
| Power (W) | 300 W | 900 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 2.833 mm/min | 80 |
| Declared precision | 14 μm | 46 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Build area XY (short side) (mm) | 118.37 mm | 196 mm |
| XY resolution (µm) | 14 µm | 46 µm |
| Light source | Mono LCD | Mono LCD |
| Print speed (mm/h) | 170 mm/h | 80 mm/h |
| Tilt / peel system | — | Tilt |
| 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 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-X1 Resin 3D Printer 599 € vs Form 4BL Medical Resin 3D Printer 11499 € — HALOT-X1 Resin 3D Printer wins (+1820%)
- Work area: HALOT-X1 Resin 3D Printer 211.68×118.37 mm vs Form 4BL Medical Resin 3D Printer 353×196 mm — Form 4BL Medical Resin 3D Printer wins (+176%)
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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