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Overture PLA vs Hatchbox PLA Black 1.75mm
From the Overture PLA review: Hatchbox is the older reputation buy with more consistent colour; Overture usually costs less for the same print quality.
Measured wins
| Spec | Overture PLA | Hatchbox PLA Black 1.75mm |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Material | PLA | PLA |
| Manufacturer | Overture | Hatchbox |
| Diameter | 1.75 mm | 1.75 mm |
| Thermal | ||
| Print temp | 190 to 220°C | 200 to 220°C |
| Bed temp | 25 to 60°C | 55 to 70°C |
| Warping | none | none |
| Quality | ||
| Layer adhesion | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Bed adhesion | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Stringing resistance | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Verdict | ||
| Overall rating | 4.2/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Price / kg | — | — |
How they differ on the data
Hatchbox PLA Black 1.75mm runs 5°C hotter on the nozzle (window midpoints 210°C and 205°C), and the two windows share 20°C of range, so one profile can cover both. Overture PLA lists the wider window (30°C against 20°C). Hatchbox PLA Black 1.75mm runs 20°C hotter on the bed (window midpoints 63°C and 43°C), and the two windows share 5°C of range, so one profile can cover both. Overture PLA lists the wider window (35°C against 15°C).
Which one for the job
Pick Hatchbox PLA Black 1.75mm for cosplay, functional parts.
Pick Overture PLA for display models, beginner.