Kingroon KLP1 vs Longer Orange 4K
Head-to-head 3D printer comparison, 2026
Comparing FDM to resin? The Kingroon KLP1 ($299, 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 Kingroon KLP1 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 $170 and wins on Value.
Score Breakdown
Specifications
| Spec | Kingroon KLP1 | Longer Orange 4K |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299 | $129 |
| Type | FDM | RESIN |
| Build Volume | 200 x 200 x 200 mm | 118 x 66 x 190 mm |
| Print Speed | 500 mm/s | 80 mm/s |
| Min Resolution | 0.05 mm | 0.01 mm |
| Weight | 8.5 kg | 4.5 kg |
| Overall Score | 7.6/10 | 6.4/10 |
Pros & Cons
Kingroon KLP1
+Enclosed CoreXY with linear rails and Klipper at $299: this combination normally costs $400+
+Compact enough to fit on a shelf while still being fully enclosed
+Klipper access means you can tune everything from macros to pressure advance
+CoreXY inside an enclosure means ABS and PETG print cleanly
−200mm cube is the real limitation: larger parts need splitting
−Kingroon's community is thin: if something breaks, you're mostly solving it from Klipper docs and Reddit
−Needs calibration time out of the box before it prints well
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 Kingroon KLP1 if you want:
- A great printer for enclosed
- A great printer for compact
- A great printer for diy
- Enclosed
- Linear rails
- CoreXY
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 Kingroon KLP1 better than the Longer Orange 4K?
By the numbers, the Kingroon KLP1 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, Kingroon KLP1 or Longer Orange 4K?
The Kingroon KLP1 is more beginner-friendly (6/10 vs 5/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Kingroon KLP1 worth $170 more than the Longer Orange 4K?
The Kingroon KLP1 scores higher overall (7.6/10 vs 6.4/10). The extra $170 gets you enclosed corexy with linear rails and klipper at $299: this combination normally costs $400+.
What's the main difference between Kingroon KLP1 and Longer Orange 4K?
Technology: the Kingroon KLP1 is FDM (filament) and the Longer Orange 4K is RESIN (resin). FDM prints bigger functional parts; resin delivers finer surface detail.