Comparison
Polymaker PolyMax PLA vs Prusament PLA
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Polymaker PolyMax PLA
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- Nozzle190–230 °C
- Bed25–60 °C
- Speed—
- Dry55 °C maximum
- Density1.21 g/cm³
Prusament PLA
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- Nozzle205–225 °C
- Bed40–60 °C
- Speed—
- Dry—
- Density1.24 g/cm³
Side by side
| Spec | Polymaker PolyMax PLA | Prusament PLA |
|---|---|---|
| Material | PLA | PLA |
| Nozzle temperature | 190–230 °C | 205–225 °C |
| Bed temperature | 25–60 °C | 40–60 °C |
| Print speed | — | — |
| Drying | 55 °C maximum | — |
| Enclosure required | — | — |
| Chamber temperature | — | minimum 18 °C, ideal 20 °C, and maximum 40 °C |
| Hardened nozzle | — | — |
| Spool weight | 750 g, 1 kg (1000 g), 3 kg (3000 g), and 5 kg (5000 g) | 970 g, 1 kg (1000 g), and 2 kg (2000 g) |
| Price per kg | — | — |
Sources & notes
Polymaker PolyMax PLA lists a recommended nozzle temperature of 190–230 °C and a recommended bed temperature of 25–60 °C, according to the Open Filament Database (record https://api.openfilamentdatabase.org/api/v1/brands/polymaker/materials/PLA/filaments/polymax_pla/index.json; dataset verified date 2026-10-13). Prusament PLA lists a recommended nozzle temperature of 205–225 °C and a recommended bed temperature of 40–60 °C, according to the Open Filament Database (record https://api.openfilamentdatabase.org/api/v1/brands/prusament/materials/PLA/filaments/pla/index.json; dataset verified date 2026-10-13). Where a source leaves a value blank, this comparison leaves it blank.
Questions
What nozzle temperatures are listed for Polymaker PolyMax PLA vs Prusament PLA?
Polymaker PolyMax PLA lists 190–230 °C. Prusament PLA lists 205–225 °C.
What bed temperatures are listed for Polymaker PolyMax PLA vs Prusament PLA?
Polymaker PolyMax PLA lists 25–60 °C. Prusament PLA lists 40–60 °C.