Proto-pasta HTPLA vs Polymaker PolyLite ASA
From the Proto-pasta HTPLA review: ASA gets you heat resistance without an annealing step, but needs an enclosure. HTPLA prints on any machine and moves the heat problem to a post-process.
| Spec | Proto-pasta HTPLA | Polymaker PolyLite ASA |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Material | PLA | ASA |
| Manufacturer | Proto-pasta | Polymaker |
| Diameter | 1.75 mm | 1.75 mm |
| Thermal | ||
| Print temp | 205 to 240°C | 240 to 260°C |
| Bed temp | 40 to 60°C | 75 to 95°C |
| Warping | low | high |
| Quality | ||
| Layer adhesion | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Bed adhesion | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Stringing resistance | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Verdict | ||
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Price / kg | — | — |
How they differ on the data
Polymaker PolyLite ASA runs 27°C hotter on the nozzle (window midpoints 250°C and 223°C), and the windows only touch at 240°C, so a shared profile has no margin. Proto-pasta HTPLA lists the wider window (35°C against 20°C). Polymaker PolyLite ASA runs 35°C hotter on the bed (window midpoints 85°C and 50°C), and the windows do not overlap, so each needs its own profile.
Polymaker PolyLite ASA ships on a 1 kg spool and Proto-pasta HTPLA on 0.5 kg, so compare price per kilogram rather than per spool.
Which one for the job
Pick Polymaker PolyLite ASA for outdoor, automotive.
Pick Proto-pasta HTPLA for display models, prototyping.