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Bambu Lab PLA Matte vs Bambu Lab PLA Basic
From the Bambu Lab PLA Matte review: Same base polymer, different surface. Basic is glossier and marginally stronger; Matte is the one to print when the model is meant to be looked at.
Measured wins
| Spec | Bambu Lab PLA Matte | Bambu Lab PLA Basic |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Material | PLA | PLA |
| Manufacturer | Bambu Lab | Bambu Lab |
| Diameter | 1.75 mm | 1.75 mm |
| Thermal | ||
| Print temp | 190 to 230°C | 190 to 230°C |
| Bed temp | 35 to 45°C | 35 to 45°C |
| Warping | none | none |
| Quality | ||
| Layer adhesion | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Bed adhesion | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Stringing resistance | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Verdict | ||
| Overall rating | 4.5/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Price / kg | — | — |
How they differ on the data
Both list the same 190-230°C nozzle window, so one profile covers both. Both list the same 35-45°C bed window, so one profile covers both.
Bambu Lab PLA Basic lists 38 colors across 9 families and Bambu Lab PLA Matte lists 25 colors across 9 families; 9 families appear in both.
Which one for the job
Pick Bambu Lab PLA Basic for everyday printing.
Pick Bambu Lab PLA Matte for miniatures.