Creality Hi Combo vs Longer Orange 4K
Head-to-head 3D printer comparison, 2026
Comparing FDM to resin? The Creality Hi Combo ($399, 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 Creality Hi Combo takes the crown with 7.6/10 vs 6.4/10. It pulls ahead in Beginner Friendliness, Print Quality, Speed, Reliability. That said, the Longer Orange 4K saves you $270 and wins on Value.
Score Breakdown
Specifications
| Spec | Creality Hi Combo | Longer Orange 4K |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399 | $129 |
| Type | FDM | RESIN |
| Build Volume | 260 x 260 x 300 mm | 118 x 66 x 190 mm |
| Print Speed | 500 mm/s | 80 mm/s |
| Min Resolution | 0.1 mm | 0.01 mm |
| Weight | 13.31 kg | 4.5 kg |
| Overall Score | 7.6/10 | 6.4/10 |
Pros & Cons
Creality Hi Combo
+16 colors with 4 CFS modules if you go all-in
+All-metal CoreXY body that feels solid for $399
+300mm Z-axis beats most competitors at this price
+Multi-color CoreXY at $399 is genuinely rare
−CFS feed reliability is inconsistent on color changes
−No adaptive purge, fixed volumes waste filament
−PTFE tube alignment is fiddly and matters a lot
−3.8/5 customer rating hints at QC variance
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 Creality Hi Combo if you want:
- A great printer for multi-color
- A great printer for speed
- A great printer for budget
- CoreXY motion system
- Up to 16-color printing (4x CFS)
- Die-cast aluminum unibody
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 Creality Hi Combo better than the Longer Orange 4K?
By the numbers, the Creality Hi Combo scores higher (7.6/10). 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, Creality Hi Combo or Longer Orange 4K?
The Creality Hi Combo is more beginner-friendly (7/10 vs 5/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Creality Hi Combo worth $270 more than the Longer Orange 4K?
The Creality Hi Combo scores higher overall (7.6/10 vs 6.4/10). The extra $270 gets you 16 colors with 4 cfs modules if you go all-in.
What's the main difference between Creality Hi Combo and Longer Orange 4K?
Technology: the Creality Hi Combo is FDM (filament) and the Longer Orange 4K is RESIN (resin). FDM prints bigger functional parts; resin delivers finer surface detail.