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ELEGOO PLA vs SUNLU PLA+ 2.0
From the ELEGOO PLA review: SUNLU PLA+ is the tougher material and worth the small premium for parts that get handled; ELEGOO is the cheaper choice for volume printing.
Measured wins
| Spec | ELEGOO PLA | SUNLU PLA+ 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Material | PLA | PLA |
| Manufacturer | ELEGOO | SUNLU |
| Diameter | 1.75 mm | 1.75 mm |
| Thermal | ||
| Print temp | 190 to 220°C | 205 to 220°C |
| Bed temp | 50 to 65°C | 50 to 60°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 | 4.1/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Price / kg | — | — |
How they differ on the data
SUNLU PLA+ 2.0 runs 8°C hotter on the nozzle (window midpoints 205°C and 213°C), and the two windows share 15°C of range, so one profile can cover both. ELEGOO PLA lists the wider window (30°C against 15°C). ELEGOO PLA runs 3°C hotter on the bed (window midpoints 58°C and 55°C), and the two windows share 10°C of range, so one profile can cover both. ELEGOO PLA lists the wider window (15°C against 10°C).
Which one for the job
Pick ELEGOO PLA for beginner.
Pick SUNLU PLA+ 2.0 for functional parts.