# Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro vs Creality HALOT-X1

As of Nov 4, 2026, the Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro costs $489 and the Creality HALOT-X1 costs $469, so the Creality HALOT-X1 is $20 cheaper. The Creality HALOT-X1 scores higher in our ranking (8.0 vs 7.9 out of 10). Pick the Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro for fast, detailed resin prints. Pick the Creality HALOT-X1 for beginners printing detailed miniatures.

Prices checked Nov 4, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/anycubic-photon-mono-m7-pro-vs-creality-halot-x1/

## Side by side

| | Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro | Creality HALOT-X1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $489 | $469 |
| 3 year cost | $489 | $469 |
| Our score | 7.9/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Rank in 3D printers | #11 | #9 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 1 year on printers, plus 30 day after sales guarantee and 14 day no reason return (Anycubic store) | Not checked |
| Build volume | 223 x 126 x 230 mm, 6.5 L (Anycubic) | 211.68 x 118.37 x 200 mm (Creality) |
| Print speed | Up to 130 mm/h with standard resin, 170 mm/h with high speed resin at 0.1 mm layers (Anycubic) | Up to 170 mm/h (Creality claim) |
| Multi color | No, resin printer prints one resin at a time | No, resin printer prints one resin at a time |
| Enclosure | Yes, UV blocking cover (resin printer); TechRadar notes it lifts off and Basic Tutorials found it wobbles slightly | Yes, hinged UV blocking lid; DIY Machines found it needs 82 cm of height when fully open |
| Auto leveling | Leveling free design (Anycubic); TechRadar needed to re level after about 4 kg of resin | Arrives pre leveled with a build plate that needs no calibration (Creality); no leveling was needed for TechRadar, GamesRadar+ or DIY Machines |
| Max nozzle temp | Not applicable, resin (MSLA) printer with no nozzle | Not applicable, resin (MSLA) printer with no nozzle |
| Heated bed | No heated bed; temperature controlled resin vat, adjustable 20 to 40 C, default 25 C (Anycubic) | No heated vat on the printer; the optional AFU preheats resin to 30 to 35 C (Creality). GamesRadar+ listed the missing heated vat as a con |
| Filament types | Not applicable, uses 405 nm resin: standard, high speed, water washable, ABS like and plant based resins (Anycubic) | Not applicable, uses 405 nm resin; slicing with HALOT BOX or Chitubox (Creality). DIY Machines found no Lychee profile |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi and LAN file transfer; Anycubic app (Anycubic) | USB and Wi-Fi (Creality); DIY Machines found Wi-Fi transfers slow |
| Camera | No camera listed (Anycubic) | No (GamesRadar+) |
| Noise | No dB figure; TechRadar describes a subdued low hum, quieter than many mid range models | About 49.1 dB at 1 m (DIY Machines measurement) |
| Assembly | Largely pre assembled (Basic Tutorials) | About 10 minutes from unboxing to printing (TechRadar) |
| Weight | 12.8 kg; 312 x 315 x 520 mm (Anycubic) | 12.93 kg; 344 x 331 x 434 mm (Creality) |
| Resolution | n/a | 10.1 inch 16K mono LCD (15120 x 6230), 14 x 19 micron pixels, layers 0.01 to 0.2 mm (Creality) |
| Best for | fast, detailed resin prints | beginners printing detailed miniatures |
| Skip if | you cannot ventilate for resin fumes | you print in a cold room or need large parts |

## What reviewers found

### Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro

- TechRadar (4.5/5): Scored 4.5 out of 5. High speed resin printed at 170 mm/h versus 130 mm/h on the previous model, and the clean function cleared about 80% of failures. Needed re leveling after about 4 kg of resin; auto refill tapered off below half a bottle. [Source](https://www.techradar.com/pro/anycubic-photon-mono-m7-pro-3d-printer-review)
- Basic Tutorials (91/100): Scored 91 with a Gold award. A print that takes about half a day on an FDM printer finished in under an hour with high speed resin, and it handled an 80 degree overhang. Supports sometimes failed to stick on flat areas and the touchscreen and software had flaws. [Source](https://basic-tutorials.com/reviews/gadget-reviews/anycubic-photon-mono-m7-pro/)

### Creality HALOT-X1

- TechRadar (4.5/5): Reviewed as the PioCreat HALOT-X1. About 10 minutes from unboxing to printing, no leveling, and the quick release plate freed prints in about 3 seconds. Near 100% success over more than a month and several litres of resin. The AFU auto feed would not work properly. [Source](https://www.techradar.com/pro/piocreat-halot-x1-3d-printer-review)
- GamesRadar+: Tested over a few weeks with D&D miniatures, terrain and a large monster model. Print quality was hard to tell apart from the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K. Called it probably the best introduction to resin printing the reviewer had seen. No heated vat or camera. [Source](https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/creality-halot-x1-review/)
- DIY Machines: Measured about 49.1 dB at 1 m. 1 of 10 prints failed to stick. A 20 mm test cube came out 20.67 x 19.95 x 19.92 mm with slight first layer squash. The AFU did not fully empty the vat. [Source](https://www.diymachines.co.uk/halot-x1-resin-3d-printer-review)

## Questions buyers ask

### Which is better, the Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro or the Creality HALOT-X1?

The Creality HALOT-X1 scores higher in our ranking (8.0 vs 7.9 out of 10). Pick the Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro for fast, detailed resin prints. Pick the Creality HALOT-X1 for beginners printing detailed miniatures.

### Which is cheaper?

The Creality HALOT-X1 at $469, versus $489 for the Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro, checked Nov 4, 2026.

### What is the difference between the Photon Mono M7 Pro and the HALOT-X1?

Build volume: 223 x 126 x 230 mm, 6.5 L (Anycubic) on the Photon Mono M7 Pro, 211.68 x 118.37 x 200 mm (Creality) on the HALOT-X1. Print speed: Up to 130 mm/h with standard resin, 170 mm/h with high speed resin at 0.1 mm layers… on the Photon Mono M7 Pro, Up to 170 mm/h (Creality claim) on the HALOT-X1. Enclosure: Yes, UV blocking cover (resin printer); TechRadar notes it lifts off and Basic Tutorials… on the Photon Mono M7 Pro, Yes, hinged UV blocking lid; DIY Machines found it needs 82 cm of height when fully open on the HALOT-X1.

Full reviews: [Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/anycubic-photon-mono-m7-pro/index.md), [Creality HALOT-X1](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/creality-halot-x1/index.md)