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Bambu Lab PLA Metal vs Bambu Lab PLA Silk+
From the Bambu Lab PLA Metal review: PLA Metal imitates a metallic surface without metal fillers. PLA Silk+ offers a silk gloss; compare physical samples for the desired reflection.
Measured wins
| Spec | Bambu Lab PLA Metal | Bambu Lab PLA Silk+ |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 35 to 45°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 PLA Silk+ 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 Metal lists the wider window (40°C against 30°C). Both list the same 35-45°C bed window, so one profile covers both.
Bambu Lab PLA Metal lists 5 colors across 5 families and Bambu Lab PLA Silk+ lists 13 colors across 8 families; 5 families appear in both. Only Bambu Lab PLA Silk+ covers indigo, red, pink.