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Prusament PLA vs Prusament PVB
From the Prusament PVB review: PVB supports IPA smoothing for decorative work. PLA is an alternative when that post-processing method is not part of the project.
Measured wins
| Spec | Prusament PLA | Prusament PVB |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Material | PLA | PVB |
| Manufacturer | Prusa Polymers | Prusa Polymers |
| Diameter | 1.75 mm | 1.75 mm |
| Thermal | ||
| Print temp | 200 to 220°C | 205 to 225°C |
| Bed temp | 40 to 60°C | 65 to 85°C |
| Warping | none | Unknown |
| Quality | ||
| Layer adhesion | 5/5 | Unrated |
| Bed adhesion | 4/5 | Unrated |
| Stringing resistance | 4/5 | Unrated |
| Verdict | ||
| Overall rating | 4.7/5 | — |
| Price / kg | — | — |
How they differ on the data
Prusament PVB runs 5°C hotter on the nozzle (window midpoints 210°C and 215°C), and the two windows share 15°C of range, so one profile can cover both. Prusament PVB runs 25°C hotter on the bed (window midpoints 50°C and 75°C), and the windows do not overlap, so each needs its own profile.