- Build volume
- 200 x 125 x 235 mm
- Max speed
- Up to 130 mm/h
- Multicolor
- No
- Enclosure
- Yes
Two quick taps and get the right robot for them, with today's price.
Formlabs Form Studio 1
Formlabs' lowest priced resin printer, with auto fed resin cartridges
Researched by Riley Hart · updated Nov 2, 2026
Is the Formlabs Form Studio 1 worth it? The Form Studio 1 brings Formlabs' cartridge fed, low peel force resin printing down to $699. It costs $699 as of Nov 2, 2026, and TechRadar scored it 5/5.
The Form Studio 1 brings Formlabs' cartridge fed, low peel force resin printing down to $699. Tom's Hardware and TechRadar both gave it Editor's Choice after testing with zero failed prints. It costs more than hobby resin printers and works best with Formlabs resins, which are pricier than generic ones.
Best for: hobbyists and small studios who want reliable, low mess resin printing. Skip if: you want the cheapest resin printer or many third party resins.
Specs
- Build volume
- 200 x 125 x 235 mm, 5.9 L (Formlabs)
- Print speed
- Up to 130 mm/h with Alpha Fast Resin at 250 micron layers; about 40 mm/h average across materials (TechRadar)
- Multi color
- No, resin printer prints one resin at a time
- Enclosure
- Yes, hood over the print area; Tom's Hardware found the hood mount flimsy
- Auto leveling
- Level check during onboarding (Tom's Hardware); automatic resin dispensing from cartridges (TechRadar)
- Max nozzle temp
- Not applicable, resin (MSLA) printer with no nozzle
- Heated bed
- No heated bed; heated chamber 25 to 45 C (TechRadar) with conduction resin heating (Tom's Hardware)
- Filament types
- Not applicable, uses Formlabs resins (nine validated per TechRadar, no biocompatible ones) plus Open Material Mode for third party resin
3 year cost of ownership
- Robot
- $699
- Total
- $699
Resin cartridges, tanks and IPA are ongoing costs that 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
- ● 1 year on Formlabs hardware (Formlabs comparison page)
Price history
Tracked dailyTracking started Nov 2, 2026 at $699.
Each day adds a point. Turn on a price alert to hear about drops.
Where to buy
- Amazon
- See price →
- Formlabs store (Form Studio 1)
- $699 →
Affiliate links. We may earn a commission. It never changes our score. Disclosure
Pros
- Zero failed prints in both reviews
- Auto fed resin cartridges, less mess
- Heated chamber and 35 micron detail
- Wi-Fi, Ethernet and camera
- 5 minute setup
Cons
- Pricier than hobby resin printers
- Slow on standard resin (Tom's Hardware)
- Proprietary PreForm slicer
- Flimsy hood mount (Tom's Hardware)
- No biocompatible resins (TechRadar)
What independent reviewers found
- Editor's Choice. No print failures in testing. A figure took 10 h 56 min at 0.05 mm layers using 264 ml of resin. Print times felt slow with standard resin.
- Tom's Hardware
- Editor's Choice. No failed prints over a month, including a resin swap. A 100 mm model took about 10 hours; a tank model took 2 h 44 min. RFID cartridges were not recognized on beta software.
- TechRadar · 5/5
Spec history
Checked dailyNo spec changes since we started tracking on Nov 2, 2026.
Email me when Form Studio 1 gets cheaper
We check prices every morning. One email per real drop. Unsubscribe anytime.
Own one? Tell us how it holds up
We email owners 3 quick questions now and every 6 months, then show the results here.
Questions buyers ask
How much is the Form Studio 1?
From $699 for the Basic Package and $749 with the flexible build plate, per Formlabs.
Can it use third party resin?
Yes, through Open Material Mode, but Tom's Hardware notes those resins need calibration and may print less reliably.
How is it different from the Form 4?
It costs far less, uses 28 LEDs instead of 60 and finer 35 micron pixels, has a slightly taller build volume, and supports fewer materials, per Formlabs and TechRadar.
Guides and rankings with the Formlabs Form Studio 1
Compare the Formlabs Form Studio 1 with
7 head to head comparisons. Most searched first.
Alternatives in 3D printers
See all ranked →We check prices every morning and compare them with each model's 2026 low. One email when real deals land, plus our 5 minute Friday roundup. Unsubscribe anytime.