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Bambu Lab PLA-CF vs Bambu Lab PLA Basic

Bambu Lab PLA-CF Bambu Lab · PLA
★ Best overall Bambu Lab PLA Basic Bambu Lab · PLA
Measured wins
Bambu Lab PLA-CF: 1 Bambu Lab PLA Basic: 2
Spec Bambu Lab PLA-CFBambu Lab PLA Basic
Overview
Material PLA PLA
Manufacturer Bambu Lab Bambu Lab
Diameter 1.75 mm 1.75 mm
Thermal
Print temp 210–240°C 190–230°C
Bed temp 45–65°C 35–45°C
Warping none none
Quality
Layer adhesion 3/5 4/5
Bed adhesion 4/5 4/5
Stringing resistance 5/5 4/5
Verdict
Overall rating 4.2/5 4.6/5
Price / kg
VERDICT

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.