Creality HALOT-X1 vs Creality K1 Max
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Creality HALOT-X1 costs $469 and the Creality K1 Max costs $549, so the Creality HALOT-X1 is $80 cheaper. The Creality HALOT-X1 scores higher in our ranking (8.0 vs 7.6 out of 10). Pick the Creality HALOT-X1 for beginners printing detailed miniatures. Pick the Creality K1 Max for large single color prints on a budget. The Creality HALOT-X1 wins 2 of 4 points we can measure (1 tied).
Who wins, point by point
The Creality HALOT-X1 wins 2 of 4 points we can measure (1 tied). Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| HALOT-X1 | K1 Max | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $469 | $549 | HALOT-X1 |
| TechRadar score | 4.5/5 | 26.5/30 | Tie |
| Build volume | 211.68 x 118.37 x 200 mm | 300 x 300 x 300 mm | K1 Max |
| Release year | 2025 | 2023 | HALOT-X1 |
- You want to spend less (saves $80)
- You want the newer model (2025 vs 2023)
- Best for beginners printing detailed miniatures
- You care most about build volume (300 x 300 x 300 mm vs 211.68 x 118.37 x 200 mm)
- Best for large single color prints on a budget
- Build volume
- 211.68 x 118.37 x 200 mm
- Max speed
- Up to 170 mm/h
- Multicolor
- No
- Enclosure
- Yes
Beginner friendly 16K resin printer with twist release plate
Full Creality HALOT-X1 review, pros and cons →- Build volume
- 300 x 300 x 300 mm
- Max speed
- Up to 600 mm/s
- Multicolor
- No
- Enclosure
- Yes
Big 300 mm enclosed speed printer with LiDAR and AI camera
Full Creality K1 Max review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Creality HALOT-X1 | Creality K1 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $469 | $549 |
| 3 year cost | $469 | $549 |
| Our score | 8.0/10 | 7.6/10 |
| Rank in 3D printers | #9 | #16 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | Not checked | Up to 12 months (Creality store) |
| Build volume | 211.68 x 118.37 x 200 mm (Creality) | 300 x 300 x 300 mm (Tom's Hardware, TechRadar) |
| Print speed | Up to 170 mm/h (Creality claim) | Up to 600 mm/s (Creality); Tom's Hardware printed a Benchy in 17 min 38 s at 300 mm/s |
| Multi color | No, resin printer prints one resin at a time | No, single filament |
| Enclosure | Yes, hinged UV blocking lid; DIY Machines found it needs 82 cm of height when fully open | Yes, fully enclosed with a flat glass lid and carbon filter (Tom's Hardware) |
| Auto leveling | Arrives pre leveled with a build plate that needs no calibration (Creality); no leveling was needed for TechRadar, GamesRadar+ or DIY Machines | Yes, automatic with LiDAR plus automatic input shaping (Tom's Hardware) |
| Max nozzle temp | Not applicable, resin (MSLA) printer with no nozzle | 300 C (TechRadar) |
| Heated bed | 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 | Yes, up to 100 C (TechRadar), smooth PEI steel flex plate |
| Filament types | Not applicable, uses 405 nm resin; slicing with HALOT BOX or Chitubox (Creality). DIY Machines found no Lychee profile | PLA, PETG, PET, TPU, ABS, ASA, PA, PC and carbon fiber variants (TechRadar) |
| Connectivity | USB and Wi-Fi (Creality); DIY Machines found Wi-Fi transfers slow | Wi-Fi, LAN, USB flash drive; Creality Cloud (Tom's Hardware, TechRadar) |
| Camera | No (GamesRadar+) | Yes, AI camera for monitoring and timelapse (Tom's Hardware) |
| Noise | About 49.1 dB at 1 m (DIY Machines measurement) | Not measured; Tom's Hardware called it not a quiet machine and not for a bedroom |
| Assembly | About 10 minutes from unboxing to printing (TechRadar) | Ships ready to print with no assembly (Creality) |
| Weight | 12.93 kg; 344 x 331 x 434 mm (Creality) | 18 kg net; 435 x 462 x 526 mm (Tom's Hardware, TechRadar) |
| Resolution | 10.1 inch 16K mono LCD (15120 x 6230), 14 x 19 micron pixels, layers 0.01 to 0.2 mm (Creality) | n/a |
| Best for | beginners printing detailed miniatures | large single color prints on a budget |
| Skip if | you print in a cold room or need large parts | you want multi color or a quiet printer |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
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
- 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
Creality K1 Max
- TechRadar (26.5/30): Recommended. Scored 26.5 out of 30 on its print test with 0.1 mm average dimensional error. Praised AI features and material range, but disliked having to remove the PTFE tube to load filament and the single filament limit. Source
- Tom's Hardware: Editor's Choice. Printed a Benchy in 17 min 38 s versus about 55 min on an Ender 3 S1. ABS dog dish stand took 9 h 41 min, PETG spool holder 3 h 12 min, TPU dragon 7 h 55 min. Cons were a poor filament path, clumsy Klipper setup and a plate that needs glue. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Creality HALOT-X1 or the Creality K1 Max?
The Creality HALOT-X1 scores higher in our ranking (8.0 vs 7.6 out of 10). Pick the Creality HALOT-X1 for beginners printing detailed miniatures. Pick the Creality K1 Max for large single color prints on a budget.
Which is cheaper?
The Creality HALOT-X1 at $469, versus $549 for the Creality K1 Max, checked Nov 4, 2026.
What is the difference between the HALOT-X1 and the K1 Max?
Build volume: 211.68 x 118.37 x 200 mm (Creality) on the HALOT-X1, 300 x 300 x 300 mm (Tom's Hardware, TechRadar) on the K1 Max. Print speed: Up to 170 mm/h (Creality claim) on the HALOT-X1, Up to 600 mm/s (Creality); Tom's Hardware printed a Benchy in 17 min 38 s at 300 mm/s on the K1 Max. Multi color: No, resin printer prints one resin at a time on the HALOT-X1, No, single filament on the K1 Max.
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