Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo vs Longer Orange 4K
Head-to-head 3D printer comparison, 2026
Comparing FDM to resin? The Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo ($499, FDM) and Longer Orange 4K ($129, RESIN) use fundamentally different technologies. FDM melts filament layer by layer; resin cures liquid with UV light. Here's how they stack up.
Our Verdict
The Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo takes the crown with 8.2/10 vs 6.4/10. It pulls ahead in Beginner Friendliness, Print Quality, Speed, Reliability. That said, the Longer Orange 4K saves you $370 and wins on Value.
Score Breakdown
Specifications
| Spec | Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo | Longer Orange 4K |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499 | $129 |
| Type | FDM | RESIN |
| Build Volume | 250 x 250 x 260 mm | 118 x 66 x 190 mm |
| Print Speed | 600 mm/s | 80 mm/s |
| Min Resolution | 0.05 mm | 0.01 mm |
| Weight | 12.5 kg | 4.5 kg |
| Overall Score | 8.2/10 | 6.4/10 |
Pros & Cons
Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo
+8 colors out of the box, double what the Bambu A1 Combo offers
+CoreXY speed at a competitive price point
+ACE Pro 2 wastes less filament on color swaps than its predecessor
+Paint-on multi-color tools in the Anycubic slicer are genuinely good
−Anycubic's software is solid but still behind Bambu Studio
−Community is smaller than Bambu or Creality
−No enclosure
−ACE Pro 2 takes up a lot of desk space
Longer Orange 4K
+$129 is the absolute floor for resin printing
+WiFi at this price is genuinely surprising
+4K resolution is enough to see if resin is your thing
−118x66mm build plate: one mini at a time, if they're small
−4K resolution is dated next to 9K and 12K competitors
−Long-term reliability is unknown; smaller community means fewer fixes documented online
Who Should Buy Which?
Choose the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo if you want:
- A great printer for multi-color
- A great printer for speed
- A great printer for beginners
- 8-color ACE Pro 2 multi-color system
- CoreXY architecture
- Auto bed leveling
Choose the Longer Orange 4K if you want:
- A great printer for budget
- A great printer for resin
- 5.5" 4K mono LCD
- WiFi
- USB
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo better than the Longer Orange 4K?
By the numbers, the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo scores higher (8.2/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Longer Orange 4K may be the smarter buy if you need budget.
Which is better for beginners, Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo or Longer Orange 4K?
The Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo is more beginner-friendly (8/10 vs 5/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo worth $370 more than the Longer Orange 4K?
The Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo scores higher overall (8.2/10 vs 6.4/10). The extra $370 gets you 8 colors out of the box, double what the bambu a1 combo offers.
What's the main difference between Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo and Longer Orange 4K?
Technology: the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo is FDM (filament) and the Longer Orange 4K is RESIN (resin). FDM prints bigger functional parts; resin delivers finer surface detail.