Creality HALOT R6 vs Elegoo Mars 5
The Creality HALOT R6 (2025, €144) and the Elegoo Mars 5 (2024, €209) are two MSLA 3D printers many people compare before buying.
The Creality HALOT R6 is the more affordable of the two, with a gap of about 65.34 (~31%) versus the other.
On the technical side, the Elegoo Mars 5 offers more build volume (153×77×150 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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| Creality HALOT R6 €144 | Elegoo Mars 5 €209 | |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | ||
| Build volume | 131×83×160 mm | 153×77×150 mm 🏆 |
| Weight | 4.25 kg | 5 kg |
| Speed | ||
| Max speed | — | — |
| Max acceleration | — | — |
| Hot-end | ||
| Max nozzle temp | — | — |
| Nozzle material | — | — |
| Drive type | — | — |
| Flow rate | — | — |
| Bed | ||
| Max bed temp | — | — |
| Bed material | Sandblasted Aluminum | — |
| Auto-leveling | Manual | fixed (factory) |
| Enclosed | Yes | Yes |
| Heated chamber | No | No |
| Multimaterial | ||
| AMS compatible | No | No |
| AMS type | — | — |
| AMS slots | — | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | No |
| Camera | — | — |
| Calibration | ||
| Vibration compensation | — | No |
| Flow calibration | — | No |
| Input shaping | — | No |
| Pressure advance | — | No |
| Software | ||
| Official slicer | Halot Box | Voxeldance Tango / Chitubox |
| OrcaSlicer | — | No |
| Noise | ||
| Noise | — | — |
| Power | 42 W 🏆 | 60 W |
Verdict
- On price, Creality HALOT R6 is cheaper.
Frequently asked
- Which has better value: Creality HALOT R6 or Elegoo Mars 5?
- See the full spec table for the best decision based on your use case.
- Which has the larger build volume?
- Elegoo Mars 5 with 153×77×150 mm.