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Prusament PLA vs Hatchbox PLA Black 1.75mm
From the Hatchbox PLA Black 1.75mm review: Prusament holds a tighter diameter tolerance with batch traceability; Hatchbox delivers most of the reliability for less money.
From the Prusament PLA review: Hatchbox wins on price and is plenty consistent for hobby prints; Prusament's tighter tolerance and batch traceability justify the premium for accuracy-critical work.
Measured wins
| Spec | Prusament PLA | Hatchbox PLA Black 1.75mm |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Material | PLA | PLA |
| Manufacturer | Prusa Polymers | Hatchbox |
| Diameter | 1.75 mm | 1.75 mm |
| Thermal | ||
| Print temp | 200 to 220°C | 200 to 220°C |
| Bed temp | 40 to 60°C | 55 to 70°C |
| Warping | none | none |
| Quality | ||
| Layer adhesion | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Bed adhesion | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Stringing resistance | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Verdict | ||
| Overall rating | 4.7/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Price / kg | — | — |
How they differ on the data
Both list the same 200-220°C nozzle window, so one profile covers both. Hatchbox PLA Black 1.75mm runs 13°C hotter on the bed (window midpoints 63°C and 50°C), and the two windows share 5°C of range, so one profile can cover both. Prusament PLA lists the wider window (20°C against 15°C).
Which one for the job
Pick Hatchbox PLA Black 1.75mm for cosplay.
Pick Prusament PLA for display models.