Material Performance Comparison

In 3D printing, different filaments not only affect printability, but also directly impact:

  • Strength
  • Heat resistance
  • Printing parameters
  • Drying requirements

This page helps you quickly choose the right material, understand performance differences, and find detailed specifications.



Quick Material Selection

BeginnerPLA / PLA+
General-purposePETG
Strength & heat resistanceABS/ASA
Engineering materialsPA/PC/carbon fiber composites



Quick Comparison of Key Properties

MaterialPrintabilityStrengthHeat ResistanceMoisture Absorption
PLA★★★★★★★★★
PETG★★★★★★★★★★★★
ABS★★★★★★★★★★★★★
PA★★★★★★★★★★★★★★



Detailed Performance Specification Sheet


PLA Series
CategoryProduct NameTensile Strength
(MPa)
Flexural Strength
(MPa)
Izod Notched Impact Strength
(kJ/m²)
HDT
(℃)
Nozzle Print  Temperature
(°C)
Print Platform Temperature
(℃)
General PLAPLA40±665±65±355±5200-24050-60
PLA+46±583±510±356±3205-24550-60
PLA+2.046±583±510±356±3205-24550-60
PLA Meta50±585±66.5±2.557±3185-22550-60
PLA Classic27±450±68±355±3200-26050-60
PLA Matte39±672±65±255±5205-24550-60
High Speed PLAHigh Speed PLA39±570±54.5±257±4210-23050-60
High Speed PLA+38±572±56±256±3210-23050-60
High Speed PLA+2.0----210-23050-60
High Speed Matte PLA27±450±68±355±3200-26050-60
Esthetic PLAPLA+ Silk 50±478±53.5±1.557±3210-23050-60
PLA Transparent Rainbow62±694±63.5±1.555±5195-22050-60
PLA Rainbow50±585±66.5±2.557±3200-24050-60
PLA Galaxy43.3±680.3±103.8±254.6±3200-24050-60
PLA Twinkling59±485±66.5±2.557±3200-24050-60
PLA+ Silk Dual/ Tri/ Four Color50±478±53.5±1.557±3210-23050-60
PLA Series: Easiest to print, but with low heat resistance; suitable for models and decorative parts.


PETG Series
CategoryProduct NameTensile Strength
(MPa)
Flexural Strength
(MPa)
Izod Notched Impact Strength
(kJ/m²)
HDT
(℃)
Nozzle Print  Temperature
(°C)
Print Platform Temperature
(℃)
PETG SeriesPETG48±1070±103.0±170±5240–26060–70
High Speed Matte PETG 46±575±63±1.570±2240–26070–80
PETG Carbon Fiber32±455.5±57±271±3240–25050–70
PETG Glow in The Dark48±1070±103.0±170±5240–26070–80
PETG Series: Balanced strength and toughness; a preferred choice for general-purpose functional parts.


ABS Series
CategoryProduct NameTensile Strength
(MPa)
Flexural Strength
(MPa)
Izod Notched Impact Strength
(kJ/m²)
HDT
(℃)
Nozzle Print  Temperature
(°C)
Print Platform Temperature
(℃)
ABS SeriesABS35±560±1015±595±5250–29080–100
Easy ABS35±457.5±515±359.6±3225–25560–70
ABS-FR31.4±455±513.7±390.5±3240–26080–100
High Speed ABS35±555±510±393±3260-290
ABS Series: High strength and good heat resistance; suitable for industrial parts.


PA (Nylon) Series
CategoryProduct NameTensile Strength
(MPa)
Flexural Strength
(MPa)
Izod Notched Impact Strength
(kJ/m²)
HDT
(℃)
Nozzle Print  Temperature
(°C)
Print Platform Temperature
(℃)
PA (Nylon) SeriesEasy PA61±691±511±3119±3250–28030–50
PA6-CF112±10192±206.5±2203±3270–29050–70
PA12-CF86±6160±3011.3±2.5175±3260–28060–70
PA (Nylon) Series: Highest strength and engineering-grade performance; drying is required before printing.

TPU Series
CategoryProduct NameTensile Strength
(MPa)
Flexural Strength
(MPa)
Izod Notched Impact Strength
(kJ/m²)
HDT
(℃)
Nozzle Print  Temperature
(°C)
Print Platform Temperature
(℃)
TPU SeriesTPU 95A31±3>90095A47±5190–23050–60
TPU Silk22±5>95097.5A52±4210–24050–60
TPU 90A30±3//36±2220-24030-60
TPU Series: Highly flexible and soft; high moisture absorption.