PETG vs TPU
How PETG and TPU compare, from typical settings across every filament we list.
- PETG is easier to print and stiffer; TPU is tougher and more flexible.
- PETG typically prints about 10 °C hotter at the nozzle.
- PETG typically prints about 35 °C hotter on the bed.
- TPU is less dense, so a 1 kg spool holds about 17 m more 1.75 mm filament.
- There are 276 PETG filaments in 2,348 colours, and 158 TPU filaments in 945 colours.
At a glance
Our rating, out of 5| PETG | TPU | |
|---|---|---|
| Ease of printing | Easier to print | |
| Toughness | Tougher | |
| Stiffness | Stiffer | |
| Heat resistance | ||
| Outdoor and UV | ||
| Flexibility | More flexible | |
| Setup | No enclosure or special setup needed | Dry before printing |
| PETG | TPU | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Polyethylene terephthalate glycol | Thermoplastic polyurethane |
| Filaments listed | 276 | 158 |
| Brands | 103 | 70 |
| Colours | 2,348 | 945 |
| Nozzle temperature | 220–250 °C | 210–240 °C |
| Bed temperature | 70–90 °C | 30–60 °C |
| Density | 1.27 g/cm³ | 1.21 g/cm³ |
| Length of 1 kg (1.75 mm) | about 327 m | about 344 m |
| Max drying temperature | 65 °C | 70 °C |
Temperatures are medians across each material's filaments, rounded to 5 °C. Always check the maker's settings for a specific filament.
Brands that make both
65 brands make both PETG and TPU; these have the most of each.