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

    The printing technology of Prusa XL is FDM. FDM printers use melted plastic filament for layered object creation, offering versatility and affordability.  Click to see all.

  Formlabs Form 3B+

  • SLA

    The printing technology of Formlabs Form 3B+ is 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

    The build volume of Prusa XL is 360.  Click to see all.

  Formlabs Form 3B+

  • 145 mm³

    The build volume of Formlabs Form 3B+ is 145.  Click to see all.

• 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)

    The build volume of Prusa XL is classified as 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)

    The build volume of Formlabs Form 3B+ is classified as 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

    The minimum print resolution of Prusa XL is 50.  Click to see all.

  Formlabs Form 3B+

  • 25 µm

    The minimum print resolution of Formlabs Form 3B+ is 25.  Click to see all.

• 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

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

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

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

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

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

    Prusa XL can print with Carbon Fiber. 3D printers designed to handle carbon fiber-reinforced filaments.  Click to see all.

  Formlabs Form 3B+

  • Resin

    Formlabs Form 3B+ can print with Resin. 3D printers designed for resin-based stereolithography (SLA) or digital light processing (DLP) for high-detail prints  Click to see all.