Formlabs 3
Positives
It’s a productivity powerhouse
Intelligence baked into every aspect
Utterly fire and forget: One-click printing is generally excellent
Negatives
Early issues with dust inside the laser unit
Resin cartridges are a bit wasteful
There’s no “off” button
Ultimaker 3
Positives
Dual Extrusion performs brilliantly
Hot-swappable print cores
WiFi connectivity
NFC equipped reels simplify printing
Negatives
Open front
Poorly positioned spool holders
Glass plate release system is dated and fiddly
Design is looking a bit tired
Comparison Specs
Formlabs 3 vs. Ultimaker 3
Community Rating
Star Rating (0-5)
4.5
4.5
3D Printing Technology
(SLA/FDM/SLS/Polyjet/DLP/LCD)
SLA
FDM
Materials Supported
Resin
PLA, ABS, PVA
Print Resolution
(microns)
25
20-200
Print Speed
(mm/s)
N/A
< 24
Connectivity
USB / Ethernet / SD Card
Ethernet, USB
Ethernet, USB
Auto Calibration
Yes / No
Built-in 3D Scanner?
Yes / No
Heated Bed
Yes / No
LCD Screen
Yes / No
Wifi Supported
Yes / No
Maximum Print Volume
(L x W x H)
5.7″ x 5.7″ x 7.3″
9″ x 7.4″ x 7.9″
Size
(L x W x H)
15.9″ x 14.8″ x 20.7″
15.5″ x 19.3″ x 25.1″
Weight
(lbs)
38.6
31.7
