Creality HALOT-X1 vs Qidi Q2
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Creality HALOT-X1 costs $469 and the Qidi Q2 costs $449, so the Qidi Q2 is $20 cheaper. The Qidi Q2 scores higher in our ranking (8.2 vs 8.0 out of 10). Pick the Creality HALOT-X1 for beginners printing detailed miniatures. Pick the Qidi Q2 for makers printing engineering filaments like nylon, PC and ABS. The Qidi Q2 wins 2 of 3 points we can measure (1 tied).
Who wins, point by point
The Qidi Q2 wins 2 of 3 points we can measure (1 tied). Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| HALOT-X1 | Q2 | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $469 | $449 | Q2 |
| TechRadar score | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Tie |
| Build volume | 211.68 x 118.37 x 200 mm | 270 x 270 x 256 mm | Q2 |
- Best for beginners printing detailed miniatures
- You want to spend less (saves $20)
- You care most about build volume (270 x 270 x 256 mm vs 211.68 x 118.37 x 200 mm)
- Best for makers printing engineering filaments like nylon, PC and ABS
- 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
- 270 x 270 x 256 mm
- Max speed
- Up to 600 mm/s
- Multicolor
- Optional QIDI Box
- Enclosure
- Yes
Enclosed printer with a 65 C heated chamber for nylon and PC
Full Qidi Q2 review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Creality HALOT-X1 | Qidi Q2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $469 | $449 |
| 3 year cost | $469 | $449 |
| Our score | 8.0/10 | 8.2/10 |
| Rank in 3D printers | #9 | #5 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | Not checked | 1 year, 14 day no reason return, 30 day price match (Qidi store) |
| Build volume | 211.68 x 118.37 x 200 mm (Creality) | 270 x 270 x 256 mm (Qidi) |
| Print speed | Up to 170 mm/h (Creality claim) | Up to 600 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration; about 300 mm/s typical for PLA and ABS (Qidi) |
| Multi color | No, resin printer prints one resin at a time | Optional QIDI Box (Combo) for up to 4 filaments; Tom's Hardware had repeated jams with it and found it better as a dryer |
| Enclosure | Yes, hinged UV blocking lid; DIY Machines found it needs 82 cm of height when fully open | Yes, fully enclosed with active chamber heating up to 65 C and HEPA plus carbon filtration (Qidi, TechRadar) |
| 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, hands free leveling with a load cell in the hotend (Qidi) |
| Max nozzle temp | Not applicable, resin (MSLA) printer with no nozzle | 370 C (Qidi); Tom's Hardware confirmed it reached 370 C |
| 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 120 C with a dual sided textured PEI plate (Qidi, TechRadar) |
| Filament types | Not applicable, uses 405 nm resin; slicing with HALOT BOX or Chitubox (Creality). DIY Machines found no Lychee profile | PLA, ABS, ASA, PETG, TPU, PA, PC and carbon or glass fiber blends (Qidi) |
| Connectivity | USB and Wi-Fi (Creality); DIY Machines found Wi-Fi transfers slow | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB, QIDI Cloud (Qidi; the store page lists 2.4 GHz in the spec table and 2.4 and 5 GHz in its FAQ) |
| Camera | No (GamesRadar+) | Yes, up to 1080p with timelapse and AI spaghetti detection (Qidi) |
| Noise | About 49.1 dB at 1 m (DIY Machines measurement) | No dB figure; Tom's Hardware called it quite loud, mostly from the box and filament cutter |
| Assembly | About 10 minutes from unboxing to printing (TechRadar) | Not checked |
| Weight | 12.93 kg; 344 x 331 x 434 mm (Creality) | 18.1 kg net, 23.5 kg shipped; 402 x 438 x 494 mm (Qidi) |
| 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 | makers printing engineering filaments like nylon, PC and ABS |
| Skip if | you print in a cold room or need large parts | multi color printing is your main goal |
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
Qidi Q2
- TechRadar (4.5/5): Ran for about six months with no issues. Scored 29 of 30 in print tests with an average XY error of 0.128 mm. First layer never needed manual adjustment. Source
- Tom's Hardware: Reached 370 C nozzle, 120 C bed and 65 C chamber. Printed PA11 CF, PC and ABS-GF parts without warping. The QIDI Box jammed repeatedly and fed only one filament in multi color tests. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Creality HALOT-X1 or the Qidi Q2?
The Qidi Q2 scores higher in our ranking (8.2 vs 8.0 out of 10). Pick the Creality HALOT-X1 for beginners printing detailed miniatures. Pick the Qidi Q2 for makers printing engineering filaments like nylon, PC and ABS.
Which is cheaper?
The Qidi Q2 at $449, versus $469 for the Creality HALOT-X1, checked Nov 4, 2026.
What is the difference between the HALOT-X1 and the Q2?
Build volume: 211.68 x 118.37 x 200 mm (Creality) on the HALOT-X1, 270 x 270 x 256 mm (Qidi) on the Q2. Print speed: Up to 170 mm/h (Creality claim) on the HALOT-X1, Up to 600 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration; about 300 mm/s typical for PLA and ABS (Qidi) on the Q2. Multi color: No, resin printer prints one resin at a time on the HALOT-X1, Optional QIDI Box (Combo) for up to 4 filaments; Tom's Hardware had repeated jams with… on the Q2.
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