eSUN ABS+
Manufactured by eSUN
Quick Summary
This eSUN ABS+ review looks at a modified ABS built to fix ABS’s biggest headaches. eSUN reformulated it for lower shrinkage, lower odor, and higher impact strength, so it warps and cracks less than conventional ABS while keeping the heat resistance and toughness that make ABS worth the hassle.
Print Settings
eSUN lists a wide 220–260 °C nozzle window and an 80–110 °C bed. A hot bed is non-negotiable and an enclosure is strongly recommended for anything large. Run the part fan off or minimal — ABS layers fuse best without aggressive cooling — and keep speeds moderate.
Print Quality
Impact strength is the standout: ABS+ parts take real abuse and survive repeated stress. Layer adhesion is excellent in a warm chamber, and the lower shrinkage means flatter bases and fewer mid-print cracks than plain ABS. It still acetone-smooths for a glossy finish.
Where It Falls Short
It is still an ABS — a cold draft or a too-cool chamber will warp big prints, and it emits fumes you will want to ventilate. Beginners on open printers will struggle compared with PLA or PETG.
Verdict
For tough, heat-tolerant functional parts, eSUN ABS+ is a more forgiving on-ramp to ABS than the classic material. Pair it with an enclosure and ventilation and it punches well above its price.
- eSUN ABS+ vs polylite abs — PolyLite ABS is a clean classic ABS; eSUN ABS+ trades a little rigidity for lower warping and higher impact resistance, making it easier to print large parts.
How is eSUN ABS+ different from regular ABS?
It is a modified ABS with lower shrinkage, higher toughness, and lower odor than conventional ABS. It still wants a heated bed and ideally an enclosure, but it warps and cracks less, making it more forgiving.
What temperature should I print eSUN ABS+ at?
Print at 220–260 °C with an 80–110 °C bed. A heated bed is essential and an enclosure is strongly recommended. Keep the part-cooling fan off or very low to protect layer adhesion.
Does eSUN ABS+ smell while printing?
Less than standard ABS, but it still emits some fumes. Print in a ventilated space or enclosure with filtration, especially for long jobs.