Creality HALOT-X1 vs Creality K2
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Creality HALOT-X1 costs $469 and the Creality K2 costs $399, so the Creality K2 is $70 cheaper. The Creality HALOT-X1 has a published review score and ranks #9 in our 3D printers ranking; the Creality K2 is not scored yet. Pick the Creality HALOT-X1 for beginners printing detailed miniatures. Pick the Creality K2 for budget enclosed multi color printing. The Creality K2 wins 2 of 2 points we can measure.
Who wins, point by point
The Creality K2 wins 2 of 2 points we can measure. Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| HALOT-X1 | K2 | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $469 | $399 | K2 |
| Build volume | 211.68 x 118.37 x 200 mm | 260 x 260 x 260 mm | K2 |
- Best for beginners printing detailed miniatures
- You want to spend less (saves $70)
- You care most about build volume (260 x 260 x 260 mm vs 211.68 x 118.37 x 200 mm)
- Best for budget enclosed multi color printing
- 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
- 260 x 260 x 260 mm
- Max speed
- Up to 600 mm/s
- Multicolor
- Yes
- Enclosure
- Yes
Affordable enclosed CoreXY printer with optional 4 color CFS
Full Creality K2 review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Creality HALOT-X1 | Creality K2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $469 | $399 |
| 3 year cost | $469 | $399 |
| Our score | 8.0/10 | Not scored yet |
| Rank in 3D printers | #9 | #38 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | Not checked | 1 year (Creality store) |
| Build volume | 211.68 x 118.37 x 200 mm (Creality) | 260 x 260 x 260 mm (Creality) |
| Print speed | Up to 170 mm/h (Creality claim) | Up to 600 mm/s (Creality) |
| Multi color | No, resin printer prints one resin at a time | Yes with the CFS (included in the Combo), 4 spools per unit and up to 16 colors with four units (Creality); CFS cannot feed TPU and has no active drying (Notebookcheck) |
| Enclosure | Yes, hinged UV blocking lid; DIY Machines found it needs 82 cm of height when fully open | Yes, enclosed chamber without active heating (Notebookcheck) |
| 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, smart auto leveling of the target print area (Creality) |
| Max nozzle temp | Not applicable, resin (MSLA) printer with no nozzle | 300 C (Notebookcheck, The Gadgeteer) |
| 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, double sided textured PEI plate (Notebookcheck) |
| Filament types | Not applicable, uses 405 nm resin; slicing with HALOT BOX or Chitubox (Creality). DIY Machines found no Lychee profile | PLA, PETG, ABS, PLA CF (The Gadgeteer); TPU only through the external feed (Notebookcheck) |
| Connectivity | USB and Wi-Fi (Creality); DIY Machines found Wi-Fi transfers slow | Wi-Fi, USB Type A; Creality Print desktop, web and phone apps (Notebookcheck) |
| Camera | No (GamesRadar+) | No nozzle camera, per Notebookcheck; Creality lists print failure detection |
| Noise | About 49.1 dB at 1 m (DIY Machines measurement) | Creality says it runs as quietly as typing on a laptop; The Gadgeteer measured about 46 dB across its K2 series test units |
| Assembly | About 10 minutes from unboxing to printing (TechRadar) | Ready to print in about an hour including calibration and a software update (Notebookcheck) |
| Weight | 12.93 kg; 344 x 331 x 434 mm (Creality) | 18.3 kg without CFS; 404 x 436 x 545 mm (Notebookcheck, The Gadgeteer) |
| 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 | budget enclosed multi color printing |
| Skip if | you print in a cold room or need large parts | you need a heated chamber |
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 K2
- Notebookcheck: Ready to print in about an hour. A 20 mm calibration cube measured within 0.005 mm, threads worked down to M3 and overhangs to 70 degrees printed without supports. Auto filament changes were reliable; one clog cleared in minutes. Cons were no heated chamber and no CFS drying. Source
- The Gadgeteer: Tested alongside the K2 Pro. A fidget, a fine loop mesh and a PLA pirate ship (with noticeable stringing in the sail gaps) printed fine, but a chainmail style print failed twice. Called it a strong pick for buyers who want a cheaper feature rich printer. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Creality HALOT-X1 or the Creality K2?
The Creality HALOT-X1 has a published review score and ranks #9 in our 3D printers ranking; the Creality K2 is not scored yet. Pick the Creality HALOT-X1 for beginners printing detailed miniatures. Pick the Creality K2 for budget enclosed multi color printing.
Which is cheaper?
The Creality K2 at $399, versus $469 for the Creality HALOT-X1, checked Nov 4, 2026.
What is the difference between the HALOT-X1 and the K2?
Build volume: 211.68 x 118.37 x 200 mm (Creality) on the HALOT-X1, 260 x 260 x 260 mm (Creality) on the K2. Print speed: Up to 170 mm/h (Creality claim) on the HALOT-X1, Up to 600 mm/s (Creality) on the K2. Multi color: No, resin printer prints one resin at a time on the HALOT-X1, Yes with the CFS (included in the Combo), 4 spools per unit and up to 16 colors with… on the K2.
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