# Protopasta Basic PLA vs Polymaker Polylite PLA

Protopasta Basic PLA. Print at 195–225 °C nozzle, 50–70 °C bed.

Polymaker Polylite PLA. Print at 190–230 °C nozzle, 25–60 °C bed. Dry 6 h at 55 °C if it's been open. Listed speed 40–60 mm/s.

## Sources & notes

Protopasta Basic PLA lists a nozzle of 195–225 °C and a bed of 50–70 °C. Polymaker Polylite PLA lists a nozzle of 190–230 °C and a bed of 25–60 °C. Manufacturer checks dated 2026-10-14 are on the filament pages. Where a source leaves a value blank, this comparison leaves it blank.

Protopasta Basic PLA lists 195–225 °C.
Polymaker Polylite PLA lists 190–230 °C.
Protopasta Basic PLA lists 50–70 °C.
Polymaker Polylite PLA lists 25–60 °C.