Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo vs Longer Orange 4K V2
Head-to-head 3D printer comparison, 2026
Comparing FDM to resin? The Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo ($499, FDM) and Longer Orange 4K V2 ($199, 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 6/10. It pulls ahead in Beginner Friendliness, Print Quality, Speed, Reliability. That said, the Longer Orange 4K V2 saves you $300.
Score Breakdown
Specifications
| Spec | Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo | Longer Orange 4K V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499 | $199 |
| Type | FDM | RESIN |
| Build Volume | 250 x 250 x 260 mm | 120 x 68 x 195 mm |
| Print Speed | 600 mm/s | 90 mm/s |
| Min Resolution | 0.05 mm | 0.01 mm |
| Weight | 12.5 kg | 4.8 kg |
| Overall Score | 8.2/10 | 6/10 |
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 V2
+Better light uniformity than the V1 means fewer dark patches at plate edges
+WiFi at $199 is a feature the original didn't have
+Compact enough to store in a drawer when not printing
−4K resolution is dated: the Elegoo Mars 4 offers 7K for $149 with better community support
−120x68mm plate is small even by entry-level standards
−Longer's support community is thin: problems are harder to solve than on Elegoo hardware
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 V2 if you want:
- A great printer for budget
- A great printer for resin
- A great printer for miniatures
- 5.5" 4K mono LCD
- WiFi
- USB
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo better than the Longer Orange 4K V2?
By the numbers, the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo scores higher (8.2/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Longer Orange 4K V2 may be the smarter buy if you need budget.
Which is better for beginners, Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo or Longer Orange 4K V2?
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 $300 more than the Longer Orange 4K V2?
The Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo scores higher overall (8.2/10 vs 6/10). The extra $300 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 V2?
Technology: the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo is FDM (filament) and the Longer Orange 4K V2 is RESIN (resin). FDM prints bigger functional parts; resin delivers finer surface detail.