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Filament comparison chart

14 common filament types side by side: typical print temperatures, our ratings out of 5, and what each needs to print well. Picking for a job? See the best filament for each job.

Filament types compared

Temperatures are typical values; ratings are ours, out of 5. How we rate
Common 3D printer filament types: typical print temperatures and our ratings
Filament Nozzle Bed Ease Toughness Heat Outdoor Needs
PLA 190–230 °C 50–70 °C Nothing special
PETG 220–250 °C 70–90 °C Nothing special
TPU 210–240 °C 30–60 °C Dry before printing
ABS 230–260 °C 90–110 °C An enclosure, ventilation
ASA 235–260 °C 90–110 °C An enclosure, ventilation
PA6 250–290 °C 80–100 °C An enclosure, dry before printing
PA12 240–270 °C 80–100 °C Dry before printing
PC 260–300 °C 100–120 °C An enclosure, dry before printing, ventilation
PP 210–240 °C 80–100 °C Nothing special
PCTG 230–260 °C 70–90 °C Nothing special
PEI 340–380 °C 120–160 °C An enclosure, dry before printing, ventilation
PET 220–250 °C 70–90 °C Nothing special
HIPS 220–250 °C 90–110 °C An enclosure, ventilation
TPE 210–240 °C 30–60 °C Dry before printing

Comparing two in detail? See side-by-side material comparisons, or browse all filament types.