- Build volume
- 200 x 125 x 210 mm
- Max speed
- Most prints in under 2
- Multicolor
- No
- Enclosure
- Yes
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Formlabs Form 4
Fast, reliable pro resin printer with a closed resin ecosystem
Researched by Riley Hart · updated Nov 2, 2026
Is the Formlabs Form 4 worth it? The Form 4 is a fast, near fail proof resin printer for small businesses, schools and serious makers. It costs $5,461 as of Nov 4, 2026, and TechRadar scored it 5/5.
The Form 4 is a fast, near fail proof resin printer for small businesses, schools and serious makers. Tom's Hardware and TechRadar both gave it Editor's Choice for detail and reliability. It costs far more than hobby resin printers, and the best results lock you into Formlabs resins and tanks.
Best for: small businesses and makerspaces that need reliable resin parts. Skip if: you print miniatures as a hobby on a budget.
Specs
- Build volume
- 200 x 125 x 210 mm (Tom's Hardware); TechRadar printed 145 x 145 x 185 mm in its spec box, which looks like the older Form 3 figure
- Print speed
- Most prints in under 2 hours at 100 micron layers (Formlabs); TechRadar printed a Benchy in 59 min without supports
- Multi color
- No, resin printer prints one resin at a time
- Enclosure
- Yes, enclosed with a lid sensor (Tom's Hardware)
- Auto leveling
- Yes, levelness, resin level and debris sensors; automatic resin dispensing (Tom's Hardware, TechRadar)
- Max nozzle temp
- Not applicable, resin (MSLA) printer with no nozzle
- Heated bed
- No
- Filament types
- Not applicable, uses Formlabs resins in RFID cartridges; Open Material Mode for third party resin (Formlabs). Tom's Hardware says unlocking third party resin costs $2,499
3 year cost of ownership
- Robot
- $5,461
- Total
- $5,461
Resin, tanks and IPA are the main running costs and depend on use, so a 3 year total is not computed.
Status and safety
- US availability
- ● On sale
- Recalls
- ● No Formlabs robot recall in the CPSC database as of Nov 4, 2026. Checked daily.
- FCC authorized
- Not checked
- Company
- ● Active
- Warranty
- ● Not checked
Price history
Tracked dailyWhere to buy
- Amazon
- See price →
- Formlabs store (Form 4 Complete Package)
- $5,461 →
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Pros
- Very clean, detailed prints
- Fast, most prints under 2 hours
- Many sensors pause prints when something goes wrong
- Automatic resin dispensing
- Wide range of engineering resins
Cons
- Expensive printer and consumables
- Best with Formlabs resins only
- Resin tanks are about $99 consumables
- Requires PreForm on a computer
- Wash and cure stations cost extra
What independent reviewers found
- Editor's Choice. A test town printed in 44 min at 50 microns with very clean detail. A Rocket Bust took 4 h 59 min versus 3 h 13 min on an Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra, but with slightly more refined detail.
- Tom's Hardware
- Editor's Choice. Nine Benchys printed in about 1 h 12 min with supports versus about 7 h 10 min on a Creality K1C. About 8 liters of resin ran without an issue, and PreForm generated supports gave a 100% success rate.
- TechRadar · 5/5
Spec history
Checked dailyNo spec changes since we started tracking on Nov 2, 2026.
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Questions buyers ask
Can the Form 4 use third party resin?
Yes, through Open Material Mode. Tom's Hardware reports the unlock license costs $2,499.
How fast is the Form 4?
Formlabs says most prints finish in under 2 hours. TechRadar printed a Benchy in 59 minutes without supports.
Is it good for home miniatures?
It can print them well, but Tom's Hardware suggests cheaper consumer resin printers for hobby use.
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