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SUNLU Silk PLA+ vs Polymaker PolyTerra PLA

SUNLU Silk PLA+ SUNLU · PLA
★ Best overall Polymaker PolyTerra PLA Polymaker · PLA
Measured wins
SUNLU Silk PLA+: 0 Polymaker PolyTerra PLA: 3
Spec SUNLU Silk PLA+Polymaker PolyTerra PLA
Overview
Material PLA PLA
Manufacturer SUNLU Polymaker
Diameter 1.75 mm 1.75 mm
Thermal
Print temp 210–230°C 190–230°C
Bed temp 50–60°C 25–50°C
Warping none low
Quality
Layer adhesion 3/5 4/5
Bed adhesion 4/5 4/5
Stringing resistance 3/5 4/5
Verdict
Overall rating 4.1/5 4.4/5
Price / kg
VERDICT

PolyTerra is matte and hides layer lines by scattering light; Silk hides them by reflecting it. Silk looks more dramatic and prints weaker.