Prusa XL vs Formlabs Form 3B+

Technical Specifications Comparison

• Printing Technology 💡

  The fundamental method used by the 3D printer to create objects

  Prusa XL

  • FDM

    FDM printers use melted plastic filament for layered object creation, offering versatility and affordability. Click to see all.

  Formlabs Form 3B+

  • SLA

    SLA printers use laser-cured liquid resin for high-resolution, smooth prints with fine details. Click to see all.

• Build Volume 📏

  Defines the maximum size of objects that can be printed, measured in cubic millimeters or dimensions (length x width x height).

  Prusa XL

  • 360 mm³

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  Formlabs Form 3B+

  • 145 mm³

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• Build Volume Type 📈

  Classifies the 3D printer's build volume into categories based on size, ranging from small to extra large.

  Prusa XL

  • Large (300-500Mm³)

    300-500mm³ build volume is ideal for printing large objects or multiple items simultaneously. Click to see all.

  Formlabs Form 3B+

  • Small (Under 150Mm³)

    Under 150mm³ build volume is ideal for small, detailed prints in compact spaces. Click to see all.

• Print Resolution 🔎

  Represents the minimum layer height a 3D printer can achieve, measured in micrometers (µm).

  Prusa XL

  • 50 µm

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  Formlabs Form 3B+

  • 25 µm

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• Print Resolution Type 🎨

  Categorizes the 3D printer's print resolution capabilities, ranging from ultra-fine to standard.

  Both*

  • Fine (25-50Μm)

    3D printers capable of ultra-fine layer heights between 25-50 microns.

• Printing Materials 🧬

  Lists the types of filaments or materials compatible with the 3D printer.

  Prusa XL

  • PLA

    3D printers designed to work with PLA, a biodegradable and easy-to-use material for various applications Click to see all.
  • ABS

    3D printers optimized for printing with ABS filament. Click to see all.
  • PETG

    3D printers suitable for printing with PETG material for strong and food-safe objects Click to see all.
  • TPU

    3D printers suitable for printing with thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) for flexible and durable objects Click to see all.
  • Nylon

    3D printers designed to work with nylon filaments for producing strong and flexible parts Click to see all.
  • Carbon Fiber

    3D printers designed to handle carbon fiber-reinforced filaments. Click to see all.

  Formlabs Form 3B+

  • Resin

    3D printers designed for resin-based stereolithography (SLA) or digital light processing (DLP) for high-detail prints Click to see all.