Comparison
PLA vs PLA+
The tiles and the table are the listed numbers. Source wording sits under Sources & notes.
Polymaker Polylite PLA
- Nozzle190–230 °C
- Bed25–60 °C
- Speed40–60 mm/s
- Dry55 °C for 6 h
- Density1.17 g/cm³
eSUN 3D PLA+
- Nozzle190–230 °C
- Bed50–70 °C
- SpeedNot listed
- Dry—
- Density1.23 g/cm³
Side by side
| Spec | Polymaker Polylite PLA | eSUN 3D PLA+ |
|---|---|---|
| Material | PLA | PLA+ |
| Nozzle temperature | 190–230 °C | 190–230 °C |
| Bed temperature | 25–60 °C | 50–70 °C |
| Print speed | 40–60 mm/s | Not listed |
| Drying | 55 °C for 6 h | Not listed |
| Enclosure required | Not listed | Not listed |
| Chamber temperature | Not listed | Not listed |
| Hardened nozzle | Not listed | Not listed |
| Spool weight | 1 kg (1000 g), 3 kg (3000 g), and 5 kg (5000 g) | 1 kg (1000 g) and 3 kg (3000 g) |
| Price per kg | Not listed | Not listed |
Sources & notes
Polymaker Polylite PLA lists a nozzle of 190–230 °C and a bed of 25–60 °C. eSUN 3D PLA+ lists a nozzle of 190–230 °C and a bed of 50–70 °C. PLA+ is a brand label, not a standard grade. PolyLite PLA was checked on the Polymaker US page on 2026-10-14.
Questions
What nozzle temperatures are listed for PLA vs PLA+?
Polymaker Polylite PLA lists 190–230 °C. eSUN 3D PLA+ lists 190–230 °C.
What bed temperatures are listed for PLA vs PLA+?
Polymaker Polylite PLA lists 25–60 °C. eSUN 3D PLA+ lists 50–70 °C.