Bambu Lab PLA Basic vs Bambu Lab PLA-CF
From the Bambu Lab PLA-CF review: PLA Basic is cheaper, prints on any nozzle, and bends before it breaks. PLA-CF trades all of that for stiffness and a superb matte finish.
| Spec | Bambu Lab PLA Basic | Bambu Lab PLA-CF |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Material | PLA | PLA |
| Manufacturer | Bambu Lab | Bambu Lab |
| Diameter | 1.75 mm | 1.75 mm |
| Thermal | ||
| Print temp | 190 to 230°C | 210 to 240°C |
| Bed temp | 35 to 45°C | 45 to 65°C |
| Warping | none | none |
| Quality | ||
| Layer adhesion | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Bed adhesion | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Stringing resistance | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Verdict | ||
| Overall rating | 4.6/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Price / kg | — | — |
How they differ on the data
Bambu Lab PLA-CF runs 15°C hotter on the nozzle (window midpoints 210°C and 225°C), and the two windows share 20°C of range, so one profile can cover both. Bambu Lab PLA Basic lists the wider window (40°C against 30°C). Bambu Lab PLA-CF runs 15°C hotter on the bed (window midpoints 40°C and 55°C), and the windows only touch at 45°C, so a shared profile has no margin. Bambu Lab PLA-CF lists the wider window (20°C against 10°C).
Bambu Lab PLA Basic lists 38 colors across 9 families and Bambu Lab PLA-CF lists 7 colors across 5 families; 5 families appear in both. Only Bambu Lab PLA Basic covers orange, yellow, pink, brown.
Which one for the job
Pick Bambu Lab PLA Basic for everyday printing, display models.
Pick Bambu Lab PLA-CF for functional parts, drone parts.