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Bambu Lab ASA vs Polymaker PolyLite ASA
From the Bambu Lab ASA review: Polymaker PolyLite ASA is the cheaper equivalent with the same handling; Bambu ASA is the pick inside an AMS thanks to RFID tracking.
Measured wins
| Spec | Bambu Lab ASA | Polymaker PolyLite ASA |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Material | ASA | ASA |
| Manufacturer | Bambu Lab | Polymaker |
| Diameter | 1.75 mm | 1.75 mm |
| Thermal | ||
| Print temp | 240 to 270°C | 240 to 260°C |
| Bed temp | 80 to 100°C | 75 to 95°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 | 4.3/5 |
| Price / kg | — | — |
How they differ on the data
Bambu Lab ASA runs 5°C hotter on the nozzle (window midpoints 255°C and 250°C), and the two windows share 20°C of range, so one profile can cover both. Bambu Lab ASA lists the wider window (30°C against 20°C). Bambu Lab ASA runs 5°C hotter on the bed (window midpoints 90°C and 85°C), and the two windows share 15°C of range, so one profile can cover both.