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Bambu Lab ASA vs Bambu Lab ABS
From the Bambu Lab ASA review: Same family of problems and roughly the same price. Choose ASA whenever the part sees daylight.
Measured wins
| Spec | Bambu Lab ASA | Bambu Lab ABS |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Material | ASA | ABS |
| Manufacturer | Bambu Lab | Bambu Lab |
| Diameter | 1.75 mm | 1.75 mm |
| Thermal | ||
| Print temp | 240 to 270°C | 240 to 270°C |
| Bed temp | 80 to 100°C | 80 to 100°C |
| Warping | high | high |
| Quality | ||
| Layer adhesion | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Bed adhesion | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Stringing resistance | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Verdict | ||
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Price / kg | — | — |
How they differ on the data
Both list the same 240-270°C nozzle window, so one profile covers both. Both list the same 80-100°C bed window, so one profile covers both.
Bambu Lab ABS lists 16 colors across 9 families and Bambu Lab ASA lists 6 colors across 3 families; 3 families appear in both. Only Bambu Lab ABS covers orange, green, indigo, pink, yellow, brown.
Which one for the job
Pick Bambu Lab ABS for mechanical parts.
Pick Bambu Lab ASA for outdoor.