Longer Orange 4K
- Speed
- 80 mm/h
- Score
- 6.4/10
- Wins
- 1/5
Longer Orange 4K vs Prusa Core One
- The Prusa Core One 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 costs less and wins on Value.
Specs from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Prusa Core One
- Speed
- 500 mm/s
- Score
- 8.2/10
- Wins
- 4/5
The verdict
Buy the Prusa Core One.
8.2/10 vs Orange 4K's 6.4/10, and it wins 4 of 5 categories. Outstanding print quality and the best support in the business. The price premium is real, though. If you don't care about the Prusa ecosystem specifically, there are better deals. If you do, it's worth every krona.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
Orange 4KLonger · RESIN
vsPrusa Core OnePrusa Research · FDM
| Orange 4K | Spec | Prusa Core One |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 L | Build volume | 14.8 L (wins) |
| 80 mm/s | Top speed | 500 mm/s |
| 0.01 mm (wins) | Finest layer | 0.05 mm |
| 4.5 kg | Weight | 22.5 kg |
Features
| Orange 4K | Feature | Prusa Core One |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 5.5" 4K mono LCD | No |
| Yes | WiFi | No |
| Yes | USB | No |
| No | Enclosed CoreXY with active chamber heating (55C) | Yes |
| No | Nextruder direct drive (10:1 planetary) | Yes |
| No | 360-degree cooling duct | Yes |
| No | Ethernet + WiFi + NFC | Yes |
| No | MMU3 multi-material compatible | Yes |
| No | Open-source firmware (PrusaSlicer) | Yes |
Scores out of 10
| Orange 4K | Spec | Prusa Core One |
|---|---|---|
| 10 (wins) | Value | 6 |
| 5 | Beginner Friendliness | 7 (wins) |
| 7 | Print Quality | 10 (wins) |
| 4 | Speed | 8 (wins) |
| 6 | Reliability | 10 (wins) |
| 6.4 | Overall | 8.2 (wins) |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 118 × 66 × 190 mm
- 250 × 220 × 270 mm
What owners say
Got this to test if resin was for me. Spoiler: it was. Upgraded to a Mars in 3 months.
Orange 4K owner, r/resinprintingFinally, Prusa takes on Bambu! The Core One is better in a box.
Prusa Core One owner, Tom's HardwareRail smoothness holds up well after months of hard use, minimal belt wear, and consistent chamber heat stability.
Prusa Core One owner, Prusa ForumIf you value open source and lifetime support, Prusa is still the gold standard. Just bring your wallet.
Prusa Core One owner, r/3Dprinting
Pros & Cons
Orange 4K
- +This 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
Prusa Core One
- +Prusa reliability is not marketing. It's earned over years.
- +55C active chamber heating handles demanding materials
- +Fully open-source, no vendor lock-in anywhere
- −The assembled price is hard to justify against the Bambu alternatives
- −Build volume is smaller than what you'd expect at this price
Buy these with it
A printer does nothing without these. Grab them in the same order.
Buy these with it
A printer does nothing without these. Grab them in the same order.
- ELEGOO PLA filament, 1kgThe easy filament to start on. Prints at low temperatures and warps less.
- ELEGOO PETG filament, 1kgTougher and more heat tolerant than PLA, for parts that get handled or sit in the sun.
- SUNLU filament dryer S1 PlusWet filament causes stringing and rough surfaces. A dryer fixes that before you blame the printer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Longer Orange 4K better than the Prusa Core One?
By the numbers, the Prusa Core One 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, Longer Orange 4K or Prusa Core One?
The Prusa Core One is more beginner-friendly (7/10 vs 5/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Prusa Core One worth paying more for over the Longer Orange 4K?
The Prusa Core One scores higher overall (8.2/10 vs 6.4/10). The extra money gets you prusa reliability is not marketing. it's earned over years..
What's the main difference between Longer Orange 4K and Prusa Core One?
Technology: the Longer Orange 4K is RESIN (filament) and the Prusa Core One is FDM (resin). FDM prints bigger functional parts; resin delivers finer surface detail.