Walk into any 3D printing forum, and you’ll find the same debate raging: is cheap PLA filament worth buying, or should you spend more on premium brands? With spools ranging from $12 to $45+, the price gap is significant — but does expensive filament actually deliver better results? After years of testing dozens of brands…
Choosing a PLA filament brand feels like it should be simple — it’s all PLA, right? In theory, yes. In practice, the difference between a good spool and a mediocre one can mean the difference between clean prints and hours of troubleshooting. Two of the most popular brands in the budget-friendly space are Hatchbox and…
I’ve printed with over 30 different PLA brands at this point. Some were fantastic. Some were garbage that clogged my hotend and ruined my day. The difference between cheap PLA and good PLA is massive — consistent diameter, accurate color, good layer adhesion, minimal warping, and a smooth surface finish all come down to filament…