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Polymaker PolyLite PLA Pro vs Polymaker PolyLite PLA
From the Polymaker PolyLite PLA Pro review: Same family. Standard PolyLite has the wider temperature window and lower price; PLA Pro survives impacts that would crack it.
Measured wins
| Spec | Polymaker PolyLite PLA Pro | Polymaker PolyLite PLA |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Material | PLA | PLA |
| Manufacturer | Polymaker | Polymaker |
| Diameter | 1.75 mm | 1.75 mm |
| Thermal | ||
| Print temp | 190 to 220°C | 190 to 230°C |
| Bed temp | 30 to 60°C | 25 to 60°C |
| Warping | none | none |
| Quality | ||
| Layer adhesion | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Bed adhesion | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Stringing resistance | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Verdict | ||
| Overall rating | 4.5/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Price / kg | — | — |
How they differ on the data
Polymaker PolyLite PLA runs 5°C hotter on the nozzle (window midpoints 210°C and 205°C), and the two windows share 30°C of range, so one profile can cover both. Polymaker PolyLite PLA lists the wider window (40°C against 30°C). Polymaker PolyLite PLA Pro runs 2°C hotter on the bed (window midpoints 43°C and 45°C), and the two windows share 30°C of range, so one profile can cover both. Polymaker PolyLite PLA lists the wider window (35°C against 30°C).
Which one for the job
Pick Polymaker PolyLite PLA for display models.
Pick Polymaker PolyLite PLA Pro for mechanical parts.