Anycubic Photon Mono M5s Pro vs Creality HALOT-X1

The Anycubic Photon Mono M5s Pro (2024, €499) and the Creality HALOT-X1 (2025, €679) are two MSLA 3D printers many people compare before buying.

The Anycubic Photon Mono M5s Pro is the more affordable of the two, with a gap of about 180 (~27%) versus the other.

On the technical side, the Anycubic Photon Mono M5s Pro offers more build volume (224×126×200 mm).

Below is the full spec table with the best value of each feature highlighted, plus a verdict by use case.

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Specifications
Anycubic
Photon Mono M5s Pro
€499
Creality
HALOT-X1
€679
Geometry
Build volume 224×126×200 mm 🏆 212×118×200 mm
Weight 9.4 kg 12.75 kg
Speed
Max speed — —
Max acceleration — —
Hot-end
Max nozzle temp — —
Nozzle material — —
Drive type — —
Flow rate — —
Bed
Max bed temp — —
Bed material — —
Auto-leveling automatic leveling-free (fixed build plate)
Enclosed Yes Yes
Heated chamber No No
Multimaterial
AMS compatible No No
AMS type — —
AMS slots — —
Connectivity
WiFi Yes Yes
Ethernet No —
Camera Yes (1080p) —
Calibration
Measures its own vibrations (built-in sensor) No —
Calibrates flow by itself (sensor) No —
Input shaping No —
Pressure advance No —
Software
Official slicer Photon Workshop HALOT Box
OrcaSlicer No —
Noise
Noise — —
Power 120 W 🏆 350 W

Verdict

Frequently asked

Which has better value: Anycubic Photon Mono M5s Pro or Creality HALOT-X1?
See the full spec table for the best decision based on your use case.
Which has the larger build volume?
Anycubic Photon Mono M5s Pro with 224×126×200 mm.

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