Fillamentum PLA Extrafill vs Polymaker PolyTerra PLA
From the Fillamentum PLA Extrafill review: PolyTerra is the cheap way to get a matte finish; Extrafill gives you matte or gloss from the same spool and much better colour depth.
| Spec | Fillamentum PLA Extrafill | Polymaker PolyTerra PLA |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Material | PLA | PLA |
| Manufacturer | Fillamentum | Polymaker |
| Diameter | 1.75 mm | 1.75 mm |
| Thermal | ||
| Print temp | 190 to 210°C | 190 to 230°C |
| Bed temp | 0 to 55°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 | 4.4/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Price / kg | — | — |
How they differ on the data
Polymaker PolyTerra PLA runs 10°C hotter on the nozzle (window midpoints 200°C and 210°C), and the two windows share 20°C of range, so one profile can cover both. Polymaker PolyTerra PLA lists the wider window (40°C against 20°C). Polymaker PolyTerra PLA runs 10°C hotter on the bed (window midpoints 28°C and 38°C), and the two windows share 25°C of range, so one profile can cover both. Fillamentum PLA Extrafill lists the wider window (55°C against 25°C).
Fillamentum PLA Extrafill ships on a 0.75 kg spool and Polymaker PolyTerra PLA on 1 kg, so compare price per kilogram rather than per spool.
Which one for the job
Pick Fillamentum PLA Extrafill for miniatures.
Pick Polymaker PolyTerra PLA for cosplay.