Form 3L vs Form 3BL comparison
How the specs and price of Form 3L and Form 3BL differ (both use Stereolithography).
Key differences
- Build size (printable volume) is about the same (Form 3L: 336 × 200 × 300 mm, Form 3BL: 200 × 335 × 300 mm).
- The listed price of Form 3L is $2,000 lower than that of Form 3BL.
- Minimum layer height is the same (Form 3L: 0.025 mm, Form 3BL: 0.025 mm).
- Form 3L has the lower printer weight (Form 3L: 48 kg, Form 3BL: 54.4 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 3L | Form 3BL |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Formlabs | Formlabs |
| Printing method | Stereolithography | Stereolithography |
| Price (values differ) | $12,000 | $14,000 |
| Printer dimensions | 770 × 520 × 740mm | 770 × 520 × 740mm |
| Build area (values differ) | 336 × 200 × 300mm | 200 × 335 × 300mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 48kg | 54.4kg |
| Resolution (XY) | 25μm | 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 7.5 A 50/60 Hz 650 W | 100–240 VAC, Maximum 8.5 A, 50/60 Hz, 650 W |
| Availability | On sale | On sale |
| Details | View specs | View specs |