How the two machines differ on paper: build volume, process, enclosure, nozzle temperature, launch year and the materials each manufacturer names. This is a specification comparison, not a hands-on test.
MSLAManufacturer image: Formlabs
MSLAManufacturer image: FormlabsGenerated from the two sourced profiles on 2026-11-02. Fields a source doesn't establish are left out of the comparison rather than guessed.
Published specifications don't settle print quality, reliability or noise. Compare the exact configuration, bundled accessories, regional price and support with each manufacturer, and check that the materials you need are supported on the configuration you'd buy.
| Specification | Formlabs Form Studio 1 | Formlabs Form 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Formlabs | Formlabs |
| Printing process | MSLA | MSLA |
| Build envelope (X × Y × Z) | 200 × 125 × 235 mm | 200 × 125 × 210 mm |
| Nominal box volume | 5.88 L | 5.25 L |
| Enclosure | Enclosed | Enclosed |
| Maximum nozzle temperature | Not verified | Not verified |
| Introduction year | 2026 | 2024 |
| Collection | Current / announced | Current / announced |
| Market grouping (editorial) | Desktop | Professional |
| Materials named by the manufacturer | Photopolymer resin | Photopolymer resin |
| Layer height (µm) | 25–250 | 25–200 |
| Machine dimensions (mm) | 342 × 315 × 502 | 398 × 367 × 554 |
| Machine weight (kg) | 14.3 | 18.3 |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 2.4/5 GHz, Ethernet 100 Mbit, USB-C 2.0 | Wi-Fi 2.4/5 GHz, Ethernet 1000 Mbit, USB-C 2.0 |
| XY pixel pitch (µm) | 35 | 50 |
| Wavelength (nm) | 405 | 405 |
| Backlight LEDs | 28 | 60 |
| Minimum Access Dimensions (mm) | 360 × 330 × 790 | 407 × 478 × 844 |
| Power Rating (W) | 300 | 480 |
| Resin Temperature | 25–45 °C, material-dependent | 25–45 °C, material-dependent |
| Display | 7-inch touchscreen, 1024 × 600 | 7-inch touchscreen, 1280 × 800 |
| Monitoring Camera | 1920 × 1080 (2 MP) | 2592 × 1944 (5 MP) |
| Resin Cartridges | Not verified | 1 |
| Resin Cartridge Type | Not verified | V2 |
| Operating Environment | Not verified | 18–28 °C |
| Software | Not verified | PreForm, Dashboard, Form Mobile |
| Input File Types | Not verified | STL, OBJ, 3MF |
LFD masked-resin platform announced in 2026 with a 28-LED light engine and an open material mode.
Form Studio 1 uses an LFD engine with 28 LEDs and a 35 µm pixel grid. Its material range and optical system differ from Form 4; a smaller pixel pitch alone does not prove greater part accuracy.
Full sourced profileProfessional resin printer using Low Force Display technology.
The LFD engine combines an LED backlight, LCD masking and a flexible-film tank. Resin temperature, level and print forces are monitored. Published pixel size describes the imaging grid, not a general accuracy guarantee.
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