Bambu Lab PLA Aero vs Bambu Lab ASA Aero
From the Bambu Lab ASA Aero review: Both Aero materials foam during printing. ASA Aero targets outdoor exposure and requires an enclosure; PLA Aero has different printer requirements.
From the Bambu Lab PLA Aero review: PLA Aero and ASA Aero are both foaming materials. ASA Aero targets outdoor exposure and requires an enclosure.
| Spec | Bambu Lab PLA Aero | Bambu Lab ASA Aero |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Material | PLA | ASA |
| Manufacturer | Bambu Lab | Bambu Lab |
| Diameter | 1.75 mm | 1.75 mm |
| Thermal | ||
| Print temp | 220 to 260°C | 240 to 280°C |
| Bed temp | 35 to 45°C | 80 to 90°C |
| Warping | Unknown | Unknown |
| Quality | ||
| Layer adhesion | Unrated | Unrated |
| Bed adhesion | Unrated | Unrated |
| Stringing resistance | Unrated | Unrated |
| Verdict | ||
| Overall rating | — | — |
| Price / kg | — | — |
How they differ on the data
Bambu Lab ASA Aero runs 20°C hotter on the nozzle (window midpoints 260°C and 240°C), and the two windows share 20°C of range, so one profile can cover both. Bambu Lab ASA Aero runs 45°C hotter on the bed (window midpoints 85°C and 40°C), and the windows do not overlap, so each needs its own profile.
Bambu Lab ASA Aero lists 1 color across 1 family and Bambu Lab PLA Aero lists 3 colors across 1 family; 1 family appears in both.