# Polymaker PolyMax PLA vs Prusament PLA

Polymaker PolyMax PLA. Print at 190–230 °C nozzle, 25–60 °C bed. Dry at 55 °C if it's been open. No drying time on the source.

Prusament PLA. Print at 205–225 °C nozzle, 40–60 °C bed.

## 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.

Polymaker PolyMax PLA lists 190–230 °C.
Prusament PLA lists 205–225 °C.
Polymaker PolyMax PLA lists 25–60 °C.
Prusament PLA lists 40–60 °C.