Longer Orange 4K vs QIDI X-Max 3
Head-to-head 3D printer comparison, 2026
Comparing FDM to resin? The Longer Orange 4K ($129, RESIN) and QIDI X-Max 3 ($799, FDM) 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 QIDI X-Max 3 takes the crown with 8/10 vs 6.4/10. It pulls ahead in Beginner Friendliness, Print Quality, Speed, Reliability. That said, the Longer Orange 4K saves you $670 and wins on Value.
Score Breakdown
Specifications
| Spec | Longer Orange 4K | QIDI X-Max 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $129 | $799 |
| Type | RESIN | FDM |
| Build Volume | 118 x 66 x 190 mm | 325 x 325 x 315 mm |
| Print Speed | 80 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Min Resolution | 0.01 mm | 0.05 mm |
| Weight | 4.5 kg | 25 kg |
| Overall Score | 6.4/10 | 8/10 |
Pros & Cons
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
QIDI X-Max 3
+325mm enclosed with 60C active heating is a combination you almost can't find under $1,500
+Independent Z motors keep the bed trammed even on 24-hour prints
+Handles PA-CF and PC natively without a fight
+600mm/s in a large-format heated chamber is rare at any price
−25kg: set it up once and it lives there
−$799 with a smaller community than Bambu means you're mostly on your own troubleshooting
−QIDI's slicer profiles are thin for specialty materials
Who Should Buy Which?
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
Choose the QIDI X-Max 3 if you want:
- A great printer for large-prints
- A great printer for engineering
- A great printer for professional
- Enclosed
- Large CoreXY
- Chamber heating (60C)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Longer Orange 4K better than the QIDI X-Max 3?
By the numbers, the QIDI X-Max 3 scores higher (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, Longer Orange 4K or QIDI X-Max 3?
The QIDI X-Max 3 is more beginner-friendly (6/10 vs 5/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the QIDI X-Max 3 worth $670 more than the Longer Orange 4K?
The QIDI X-Max 3 scores higher overall (8/10 vs 6.4/10). The extra $670 gets you 325mm enclosed with 60c active heating is a combination you almost can't find under $1,500.
What's the main difference between Longer Orange 4K and QIDI X-Max 3?
Technology: the Longer Orange 4K is RESIN (filament) and the QIDI X-Max 3 is FDM (resin). FDM prints bigger functional parts; resin delivers finer surface detail.