Bambu Lab P1P vs Longer Orange 4K
Head-to-head 3D printer comparison, 2026
Comparing FDM to resin? The Bambu Lab P1P ($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 Bambu Lab P1P takes the crown with 8.8/10 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 | Bambu Lab P1P | Longer Orange 4K |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499 | $129 |
| Type | FDM | RESIN |
| Build Volume | 256 x 256 x 256 mm | 118 x 66 x 190 mm |
| Print Speed | 500 mm/s | 80 mm/s |
| Min Resolution | 0.05 mm | 0.01 mm |
| Weight | 13.5 kg | 4.5 kg |
| Overall Score | 8.8/10 | 6.4/10 |
Pros & Cons
Bambu Lab P1P
+Identical CoreXY motion system as the P1S: same speed, same print head, same quality
+Aftermarket enclosure panels are $60 and turn this into a near-P1S for less money
+Bambu's slicer and cloud ecosystem work the same as on every other Bambu
−$499 open frame when the A1 Combo is $399 with AMS Lite: the value math is awkward
−AMS sold separately: the one thing the A1 Combo has that this doesn't
−Discontinued: replaced by the P2S, which is just better
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 Bambu Lab P1P if you want:
- A great printer for speed
- A great printer for beginners
- A great printer for budget
- CoreXY
- Auto bed leveling
- WiFi
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 Bambu Lab P1P better than the Longer Orange 4K?
By the numbers, the Bambu Lab P1P scores higher (8.8/10). 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, Bambu Lab P1P or Longer Orange 4K?
The Bambu Lab P1P is more beginner-friendly (9/10 vs 5/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Bambu Lab P1P worth $370 more than the Longer Orange 4K?
The Bambu Lab P1P scores higher overall (8.8/10 vs 6.4/10). The extra $370 gets you identical corexy motion system as the p1s: same speed, same print head, same quality.
What's the main difference between Bambu Lab P1P and Longer Orange 4K?
Technology: the Bambu Lab P1P is FDM (filament) and the Longer Orange 4K is RESIN (resin). FDM prints bigger functional parts; resin delivers finer surface detail.