Formlabs Form 4 vs Prusa Research CORE One+ (Gen 2)
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Formlabs Form 4 costs $5,461 and the Prusa Research CORE One+ (Gen 2) costs $1,299, so the Prusa Research CORE One+ (Gen 2) is $4,162 cheaper. The Formlabs Form 4 scores higher in our ranking (7.0 vs 6.5 out of 10). Pick the Formlabs Form 4 for small businesses and makerspaces that need reliable resin parts. Pick the Prusa Research CORE One+ (Gen 2) for makers who want an open, repairable enclosed printer. The Prusa Research CORE One+ (Gen 2) wins 2 of 2 points we can measure.
Who wins, point by point
The Prusa Research CORE One+ (Gen 2) wins 2 of 2 points we can measure. Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| Form 4 | CORE One+ (Gen 2) | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $5,461 | $1,299 | CORE One+ (Gen 2) |
| Build volume | 200 x 125 x 210 mm | 250 x 220 x 270 mm | CORE One+ (Gen 2) |
- Best for small businesses and makerspaces that need reliable resin parts
- You want to spend less (saves $4,162)
- You care most about build volume (250 x 220 x 270 mm vs 200 x 125 x 210 mm)
- Best for makers who want an open, repairable enclosed printer
- Build volume
- 200 x 125 x 210 mm
- Max speed
- Most prints in under 2
- Multicolor
- No
- Enclosure
- Yes
Fast, reliable pro resin printer with a closed resin ecosystem
Full Formlabs Form 4 review, pros and cons →- Build volume
- 250 x 220 x 270 mm
- Multicolor
- Optional
- Enclosure
- Yes
Enclosed CoreXY Prusa with load cell leveling, kit or assembled
Full Prusa Research CORE One+ (Gen 2) review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Formlabs Form 4 | Prusa Research CORE One+ (Gen 2) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5,461 | $1,299 |
| 3 year cost | $5,461 | $1,299 |
| Our score | 7.0/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Rank in 3D printers | #21 | #25 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | Not checked | 1 year for buyers outside the EU, including the US (Prusa knowledge base) |
| 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 | 250 x 220 x 270 mm |
| Print speed | Most prints in under 2 hours at 100 micron layers (Formlabs); TechRadar printed a Benchy in 59 min without supports | No max speed published; Tom's Hardware measured about 15 to 20% faster than the MK4S at default settings |
| Multi color | No, resin printer prints one resin at a time | Optional MMU3 (5 filaments) or INDX toolchanger (up to 8 filaments) |
| Enclosure | Yes, enclosed with a lid sensor (Tom's Hardware) | Yes, with active chamber heating up to 55 C |
| Auto leveling | Yes, levelness, resin level and debris sensors; automatic resin dispensing (Tom's Hardware, TechRadar) | Yes, fully automatic first layer calibration with a load cell sensor |
| Max nozzle temp | Not applicable, resin (MSLA) printer with no nozzle | 290 C (400 C with the HT hotend) |
| Heated bed | No | Yes, up to 120 C |
| 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 | PLA, PETG, Flex, PVA, PC, PP, CPE, PVB; advanced: ABS, ASA, HIPS, PA |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi and Ethernet; PreForm software (Tom's Hardware) | Ethernet and Wi-Fi, NFC, USB drive, Prusa Connect and Prusa app |
| Camera | Yes, built in camera (Tom's Hardware) | Optional in chamber camera |
| Noise | n/a | Tom's Hardware found it very quiet, though the motion system is a bit louder than the MK4S |
| Assembly | Guided touchscreen setup (Tom's Hardware); TechRadar called setup easy | Sold assembled or as a kit |
| Weight | 18.3 kg; 398 x 367 x 554 mm (Tom's Hardware). TechRadar listed 17.5 kg | 22.5 kg; 415 x 444 x 555 mm |
| Resolution | 50 micron XY pixel size; layers 25 to 300 microns (Formlabs, TechRadar) | n/a |
| Best for | small businesses and makerspaces that need reliable resin parts | makers who want an open, repairable enclosed printer |
| Skip if | you print miniatures as a hobby on a budget | you want multi color or a camera included |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
Formlabs Form 4
- Tom's Hardware: 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. Source
- TechRadar (5/5): 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. Source
Prusa Research CORE One+ (Gen 2)
- Tom's Hardware (Editor's Choice): Tested the original CORE One. It ran about 15 to 20% faster than the MK4S and printed a speed Benchy in 28 minutes. A five color MMU3 print took 14 h 32 min with 100 g of waste, versus 20 h 57 min and 264 g on the H2D. Source
- CGMagazine (9/10): Tested the original CORE One and called it one of the best printers the reviewer had used. It was quiet in an office and handled ABS and ASA in the enclosure. Missing out of the box multi color and better camera hardware. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Formlabs Form 4 or the Prusa Research CORE One+ (Gen 2)?
The Formlabs Form 4 scores higher in our ranking (7.0 vs 6.5 out of 10). Pick the Formlabs Form 4 for small businesses and makerspaces that need reliable resin parts. Pick the Prusa Research CORE One+ (Gen 2) for makers who want an open, repairable enclosed printer.
Which is cheaper?
The Prusa Research CORE One+ (Gen 2) at $1,299, versus $5,461 for the Formlabs Form 4, checked Nov 4, 2026.
What is the difference between the Form 4 and the CORE One+ (Gen 2)?
Build volume: 200 x 125 x 210 mm (Tom's Hardware); TechRadar printed 145 x 145 x 185 mm in its spec… on the Form 4, 250 x 220 x 270 mm on the CORE One+ (Gen 2). Print speed: Most prints in under 2 hours at 100 micron layers (Formlabs); TechRadar printed a Benchy… on the Form 4, No max speed published; Tom's Hardware measured about 15 to 20% faster than the MK4S at… on the CORE One+ (Gen 2). Multi color: No, resin printer prints one resin at a time on the Form 4, Optional MMU3 (5 filaments) or INDX toolchanger (up to 8 filaments) on the CORE One+ (Gen 2).
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