Mars 4 Ultra MSLA 3D Printer vs Form 4BL Medical Resin 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Mars 4 Ultra MSLA 3D Printer and Form 4BL Medical Resin 3D Printer are not direct competitors: different use classes (F2 vs F4), very different prices (~35×). Mars 4 Ultra MSLA 3D Printer costs less (~€329) and is the entry-level choice; Form 4BL Medical Resin 3D Printer offers more capability at a higher price (~€11499). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Mars 4 Ultra MSLA 3D Printer
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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Form 4BL Medical Resin 3D Printer
Formlabs
F4 · Semi-professional
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F4 — Semi-professional |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 329 € | 11499 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 22.7 × 22.7 × 44.35 cm | 66.4 × 52.8 × 79.4 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 7.1 kg | 58.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 153.36 × 77.76 mm | 353 × 196 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 165 mm | 350 mm |
| Power (W) | 72 W | 900 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | — | 80 |
| Declared precision | — | 46 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Build area XY (short side) (mm) | 77.76 mm | 196 mm |
| XY resolution (µm) | 18 µm | 46 µm |
| Light source | Mono LCD | Mono LCD |
| Print speed (mm/h) | 150 mm/h | 80 mm/h |
| Tilt / peel system | Film ACF | Tilt |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The system utilizes an open software ecosystem, ensuring compatibility with the main slicing programs on the market, including ChituBox and Voxeldance Tango. The machine integrates built-in Wi-Fi connectivity for the remote transfer of print files via the official application or compatible software, eliminating the need to use physical USB drives for every operation. The internal firmware is based on an optimized version of Linux, which improves the responsiveness of the user interface on the built-in touch screen display and optimizes the handling of complex data originating from 9K files. Exposure parameters and resin profiles can be managed directly from the chosen software, offering precise control over curing times and axis movement speeds. | Printer management is handled by the proprietary PreForm software, a well-proven tool that automatically optimizes model orientation, support generation, and build area layout. PreForm integrates natively with popular medical and dental CAD workflows, supporting standard formats such as STL and OBJ. The system offers advanced algorithms to calculate specific print parameters for each Formlabs resin. Connectivity is comprehensive, featuring options via USB, Ethernet, and local Wi-Fi. Although the Dashboard cloud platform is available for remote production monitoring and fleet management, the printer remains fully operational offline, ensuring the security of sensitive data within clinical environments. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Mars 4 Ultra MSLA 3D Printer 329 € vs Form 4BL Medical Resin 3D Printer 11499 € — Mars 4 Ultra MSLA 3D Printer wins (+3395%)
- Work area: Mars 4 Ultra MSLA 3D Printer 153.36×77.76 mm vs Form 4BL Medical Resin 3D Printer 353×196 mm — Form 4BL Medical Resin 3D Printer wins (+480%)
Which one to choose
Choose Mars 4 Ultra MSLA 3D Printer if…
you value price.
Choose Form 4BL Medical Resin 3D Printer if…
you value work area. It is the one with the largest build area in its class.
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