Mars 4 MSLA 3D Printer vs Form 4
Technical comparison · Resin 3D printing
Mars 4 MSLA 3D Printer and Form 4 are not direct competitors: very different prices (~19.8×). Mars 4 MSLA 3D Printer costs less (~€220) and is the entry-level choice; Form 4 offers more capability at a higher price (~€4349). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Mars 4 MSLA 3D Printer
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
|
Form 4
Formlabs
F3 · Advanced
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~180–260 € | 4349 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 22.7 × 22.7 × 43.85 cm | 39.8 × 36.7 × 55.4 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 5.2 kg | 18.3 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 153.36 × 77.76 mm | 200 × 125 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 175 mm | 210 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 480 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | — | 100 |
| Declared precision | — | 50 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Build area XY (short side) (mm) | 77.76 mm | 125 mm |
| XY resolution (µm) | 18 µm | 50 µm |
| Light source | Mono LCD | Mono LCD |
| UV power (mW/cm²) | — | 16 mW/cm² |
| Print speed (mm/h) | 70 mm/h | 100 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. | The printing process is managed by the proprietary PreForm software, a closed application that automatically optimizes model orientation, support generation, and production time calculations. This software environment is designed to ensure a highly streamlined and standardized workflow, ideal for professional contexts where result predictability is crucial. PreForm integrates seamlessly with the manufacturer's ecosystem, receiving continuous updates that introduce new profiles for proprietary resins. The machine also offers optional access to Fleet Control and the cloud-based Dashboard platform, which are advanced tools that allow users to monitor print queues, manage multiple units in parallel, and track material consumption in real time remotely. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Mars 4 MSLA 3D Printer 220 € vs Form 4 4349 € — Mars 4 MSLA 3D Printer wins (+1877%)
- Work area: Mars 4 MSLA 3D Printer 153.36×77.76 mm vs Form 4 200×125 mm — Form 4 wins (+110%)
Which one to choose
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