With a wide range of machines that includes the best-selling Ender series, Creality has established itself as a market leader in the budget FDM 3D printer world. The renowned manufacturer has also made great strides in the realm of resin 3D printing, developing the HALOT-ONE series for makers who seek the higher accuracy and finer details that this technology offers.

Creality’s resin 3D printing fleet includes three different machines: HALOT ONE, HALOT-ONE Pro, and HALOT-ONE Plus. The following buyer’s guide will recap the differences in features and specs of the HALOT-ONE series. This guide is ideal for both 3D printing beginners and FDM 3D printer users who are ready to create with their first resin printers.

One of the main features found across the HALOT series is Creality’s self-develop Integral Light Source technology. Unlike the Parallel Emission technology found in most desktop resin printers on the market, this proprietary technology offers enhanced lighting intensity, super precise printing, and excellent lighting evenness. According to the data from Creality Lab, which is Creality’s own testing facility, Integral Light Source produced up to 90% evenness, increasing printing accuracy compared to Parallel Emission, which only achieved around 73.4% surface evenness.

HALOT-ONE: The Basic HALOT Model

The HALOT-ONE has a 6-inch 2K LCD monochrome screen with a 2560 x 1620 pixels resolution, Wi-Fi connectivity, a large 5-inch color touchscreen, and a 127x80x160mm build volume. Powered by an ARM Cortex-M4 CPU, HALOT-ONE delivers solid performance at an affordable price.

One of factors that keep some users away from using resin printers is the odor that emanates from the resin material. The HALOT-ONE is equipped with an air filtration system that has an activated charcoal filter, helping to filter out the fumes effectively.

Originally priced at $289, HALOT-ONE is currently available at a special discounted price of $145 – only on the Creality Official Store. If you are looking to pick your first resin 3D printer without breaking the bank, the HALOT-ONE can be your best choice to try out at a minimum price.

To accompany the HALOT-ONE series, Creality also recently developed its first resin slicer, Creality Box. This slicer provides simple and straightforward slicing experience. Users can also opt for other software options, including ChiTuBox and Lychee.

HALOT-ONE Pro: For Better Performance

As the nomenclature “Pro” suggests, the HALOT-ONE PRO has better specs than the HALOT-ONE. Unveiled in April of this year, the HALOT-ONE Pro carries a larger build volume of 130 x 122 x 160 mm, as well as a superior 7.05-inch monochrome 3K monochrome LCD with a 2560 x 2400 resolution. It also integrates features such as Wi-Fi connectivity, air filtration, and remote-control monitoring.

The 5-inch touchscreen found on the Pro version supports 14 languages including Chinese and English, making it more accessible to users across the globe. The 3D model being printed can be rendered on the screen during operation for better visualization. Apart from a USB port, you can connect the HALOT-ONE Pro via Wi-Fi, sending 3D designs to the printer remotely from a PC and Creality Cloud.

Unlike the HALOT-ONE, the Pro version is designed with dual Z-axis linear rails that give the printer extra stability and improved layer accuracy.

For those who are new to resin 3D printing and have the budget to buy a resin printer with better specs, the HALOT-ONE Pro will deliver higher quality and precision than cheaper resin 3D printers on the market.

HALOT-ONE PLUS: For Larger Build Volume

Last but certainly not least, the HALOT-ONE PLUS has a 7.9-inch 4K monochrome screen with a 4320 x 2560 resolution. With a large build volume of 172 x 102 x 160 mm, the Plus model unlocks even more creative possibilities than the other HALOT-ONE machines. In addition to remote features found on the Pro, you can also add a camera module to HALOT-ONE PLUS 3D printer to monitor the prints in real-time.

Like the Pro version, it also has dual linear rails that increase stability and print quality, as well as an integrated air filtration system to remove unwanted resin odors. If you prefer a large printer and have a budget under $400, the HALOT-ONE PLUS is a premium choice at just $399.

Resin printers have been widely applied for a variety of applications, and now the high accuracy and fine details produced by this technology are available in a compact and affordable format. The HALOT-ONE series is ideal for a variety of use cases, such as creating miniatures and action figures, as well as commercial applications such as dentistry, jewelry, and architecture design.

The three HALOT-ONE models are available at store.creality.com in the United States and store.creality.com/de in European countries. Don’t wait too long, as Creality is currently offering various discounts on these 3D printers and more on the Creality Official Store.