Form 3+ vs Form 3B+ comparison
How the specs and price of Form 3+ and Form 3B+ differ (both use Stereolithography).
Key differences
- Form 3B+ has the larger build size (printable volume), about 1.1x that of Form 3+ (Form 3+: 146 × 142 × 185 mm, Form 3B+: 145 × 145 × 193 mm).
- The listed price of Form 3+ is $2,500 lower than that of Form 3B+.
- Minimum layer height is the same (Form 3+: 0.025 mm, Form 3B+: 0.025 mm).
- Printer weight is the same (Form 3+: 17.5 kg, Form 3B+: 17.5 kg).
Summarized automatically from listed data. Prices are reference prices in US dollars at the time of listing and are not converted from other currencies. Which one suits you depends on the size of what you want to print, your use and your budget.
Spec comparison table
Values differ
| Spec | Form 3+ | Form 3B+ |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Formlabs | Formlabs |
| Printing method | Stereolithography | Stereolithography |
| Price (values differ) | $3,499 | $5,999 |
| Printer dimensions (values differ) | 450 × 530 × 780mm | 405 × 375 × 530mm |
| Build area (values differ) | 146 × 142 × 185mm | 145 × 145 × 193mm |
| Weight | 17.5kg | 17.5kg |
| Resolution (XY) (values differ) | Not listed | 25μm |
| Resolution (Z) | Not listed | Not listed |
| Layer height | 0.025 ~ 0.3mm | 0.025 ~ 0.3mm |
| Print speed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Max nozzle temperature | Not listed | Not listed |
| Max build plate temperature | Not listed | Not listed |
| Max chamber temperature | Not listed | Not listed |
| Nozzle size | Not listed | Not listed |
| Filament diameter | Not listed | Not listed |
| Light wavelength | Not listed | Not listed |
| Power supply (values differ) | 100–240 VAC 2.5 A 50/60 Hz 220 W | 100–240 VAC, 2.5 A, 50/60 Hz |
| Availability (values differ) | On sale | Discontinued |
| Details | View specs | View specs |