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Bambu Lab PLA Matte vs Polymaker PolyTerra PLA
From the Bambu Lab PLA Matte review: PolyTerra is the cheaper matte and comes on a cardboard spool; Bambu Matte prints faster and carries the RFID tag that makes an AMS behave.
Measured wins
| Spec | Bambu Lab PLA Matte | Polymaker PolyTerra PLA |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Material | PLA | PLA |
| Manufacturer | Bambu Lab | Polymaker |
| Diameter | 1.75 mm | 1.75 mm |
| Thermal | ||
| Print temp | 190 to 230°C | 190 to 230°C |
| Bed temp | 35 to 45°C | 25 to 50°C |
| Warping | none | low |
| 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 | 4.4/5 |
| Price / kg | — | — |
How they differ on the data
Both list the same 190-230°C nozzle window, so one profile covers both. Bambu Lab PLA Matte runs 2°C hotter on the bed (window midpoints 40°C and 38°C), and the two windows share 10°C of range, so one profile can cover both. Polymaker PolyTerra PLA lists the wider window (25°C against 10°C).
Which one for the job
Pick Bambu Lab PLA Matte for miniatures.
Pick Polymaker PolyTerra PLA for cosplay.