Formlabs Form 4 vs. Formlabs Form 4L
Both resin printers compared directly. The lower price, the larger build volume and the smaller pixels (finer XY resolution) according to the manufacturer are marked in green.
The key differences
- Both are in the same price class, but the Formlabs Form 4 is cheaper in the manufacturer's shop (€3,123.75 instead of €8,478.75).
- The Formlabs Form 4L has the larger build volume (24.2 l instead of 5.3 l), so it can print larger parts or more parts per job.
- The Formlabs Form 4L has the smaller pixels (46 µm instead of 50 µm), so it can reproduce finer detail across the surface.
- The Formlabs Form 4 is considerably lighter (18.3 kg instead of 58.5 kg).
| Formlabs Form 4 | Formlabs Form 4L | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | over €3,000 | over €3,000 |
| Price in the manufacturer's shop | €3,123.75, Basic Package; Complete Package €6,728.26, Premium Package €11,733.40 (As of 26 Oct 2026) | €8,478.75, Basic Package; Complete Package €22,476.72, Premium Package €36,984.01 (As of 26 Oct 2026) |
| Build volume | 200 × 125 × 210 mm (5.3 l) | 353 × 196 × 350 mm (24.2 l) |
| Dimensions | 398 × 367 × 554 mm | 664 × 528 × 794 mm |
| Weight | 18.3 kg | 58.5 kg |
| Display | Low Force Display (MSLA), 50 µm pixels | Low Force Display (MSLA), 46 µm pixel |
| XY resolution (pixel size) | 50 µm | 46 µm |
| Light source | 60 LEDs with collimator lenses, 405 nm, 16 mW/cm² | 145 LEDs, 405 nm, 16 mW/cm² |
| Layer thickness | 0.025 to 0.2 mm (depending on material) | 0.025 to 0.2 mm |
| Speed (according to the manufacturer) | up to 100 mm/h, typically 40 mm/h | up to 80 mm/h, typically 24 mm/h |
| Z axis | not specified by the manufacturer | not specified by the manufacturer |
| Heating | yes, resin heating 25 to 45 °C depending on material | yes, resin heating 25 to 45 °C depending on material |
| Levelling | automatic (levelling sensor) | automatic (levelling sensor) |
| Equipment | 6 sensors (resin temperature, ultrasonic fill level, Z force, cartridge weight, levelling, camera), 5 MP camera with remote monitoring and time-lapse, Cartridge system, Open Material Mode | 6 sensors incl. camera, 5 MP camera with remote monitoring and time-lapse, two resin cartridges, Open Material Mode |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi (2.4 and 5 GHz), Ethernet, USB-C | Wi-Fi (2.4 and 5 GHz), Ethernet, USB-C |
| Software | PreForm, Dashboard | PreForm, Dashboard |
| Materials (according to the manufacturer) | 23 Formlabs materials (e.g. Standard, Tough, Clear, High Temp, Silicone 40A), Third-party resins via Open Material Mode | 19 Formlabs materials, Third-party resins via Open Material Mode |
Who is which one suitable for?
Formlabs Form 4
Businesses and professionals who need reliable, repeatable results with technical materials.
- extensive sensors and camera
- large, tested range of materials
Formlabs Form 4L
Businesses that print large parts or large batches in one run.
- very large build volume (24.2 l)
- Sensors and camera as on the Form 4
Before buying: Liquid resin irritates the skin and can cause allergies. More on this under Safety in resin printing.
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