Elegoo Mars 4 MSLA 3D Printer vs Formlabs Form 3+ SLA 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Mars 4 MSLA 3D Printer and Form 3+ SLA 3D Printer are not direct competitors: very different prices (~17×). Mars 4 MSLA 3D Printer costs less (~€220) and is the entry-level choice; Form 3+ SLA 3D Printer offers more capability at a higher price (~€3750). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Mars 4 MSLA 3D Printer
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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Form 3+ SLA 3D Printer
Formlabs
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~180–260 € | 3750 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 22.7 × 22.7 × 43.85 cm | 40.5 × 37.5 × 53 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 5.2 kg | 17.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 153.36 × 77.76 mm | 145 × 145 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 175 mm | 185 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 220 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 240 V |
| Declared precision | — | 25 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Build area XY (short side) (mm) | 77.76 mm | 145 mm |
| XY resolution (µm) | 18 µm | 25 µm |
| Light source | Mono LCD | Laser |
| Print speed (mm/h) | 70 mm/h | — |
| Tilt / peel system | Standard FEP | — |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The operation of the machine is primarily managed via third-party slicing software widely utilized within the resin 3D printing industry. The system natively supports file formats generated by programs such as ChiTuBox and Voxeldance Tango, offering the user the flexibility to choose their preferred interface for model preparation, support generation, and exposure parameter optimization. There is no native Wi-Fi connectivity or dedicated cloud management in this standard version; therefore, the transfer of print-ready files occurs traditionally via a USB port located on the machine body, ensuring a stable, independent, and completely offline workflow. | Print process management is handled by PreForm, a highly optimized proprietary software that automates model orientation, support generation, and slicing using advanced algorithms. PreForm offers an intuitive interface and diagnostic tools that minimize print failures. Although it is not possible to use third-party open-source slicers due to the closed nature of the ecosystem, the native integration ensures perfect calibration with original materials. The software includes network file transmission capabilities and is tightly connected to the Dashboard cloud platform, which enables remote monitoring of printers and resin consumption, without being strictly mandatory for the machine's core offline operation. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Mars 4 MSLA 3D Printer 220 € vs Form 3+ SLA 3D Printer 3750 € — Mars 4 MSLA 3D Printer wins (+1605%)
- Work area: Mars 4 MSLA 3D Printer 153.36×77.76 mm vs Form 3+ SLA 3D Printer 145×145 mm — Form 3+ SLA 3D Printer wins (+76%)
Which one to choose
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