Best 3D printers for PLA+
PLA+ prints like PLA but needs 5–10°C more nozzle heat for full strength. Any printer that handles PLA handles PLA+ — volume and profile count matter more than enclosure.
Must-have
- Heated bed
- 0.4mm brass nozzle
- Nozzle temp to at least 230°C
Nice to have
- Part cooling fan
- Direct-drive or Bowden both fine
Quick picks
Top picks
- #1Open frame225°C avg nozzle55°C avg bed300×300×300 mm1 PLA+ profilesNozzles: 0.4mmView K1 Max_CFS-C PLA+ settings →
- #2225°C avg nozzle65°C avg bed300×300×300 mm1 PLA+ profilesNozzles: 0.4mmView K1 Max PLA+ settings →
- #3225°C avg nozzle65°C avg bed360×360×360 mm1 PLA+ profilesNozzles: 0.4mmView XL PLA+ settings →
More printers for PLA+
| # | Printer | Enclosure | Avg nozzle | Build volume | Profiles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | SnapmakerArtisan | ✓ | 225°C | 400×400×400 mm | 1 | Settings → |
| #5 | SovolSV06 Plus | — | 225°C | 300×300×340 mm | 1 | Settings → |
| #6 | SovolSV08 | — | 225°C | 350×350×350 mm | 1 | Settings → |
| #7 | UltimakerS5 | — | 225°C | 330×240×300 mm | 1 | Settings → |
| #8 | UltimakerS7 | ✓ | 225°C | 330×240×300 mm | 1 | Settings → |
| #9 | ElegooNeptune 4 Ultra | — | 225°C | 265×265×265 mm | 1 | Settings → |
| #10 | CrealitySPARKX i7 | — | 225°C | 260×260×255 mm | 1 | Settings → |
| #11 | AnycubicKobra 3 | — | 225°C | 250×250×260 mm | 1 | Settings → |
| #12 | ElegooNeptune 4 | — | 225°C | 225×225×265 mm | 1 | Settings → |
| #13 | ElegooNeptune 4 Pro | — | 225°C | 225×225×265 mm | 1 | Settings → |
| #14 | CrealityEnder 3 S1 | — | 225°C | 220×220×270 mm | 1 | Settings → |
| #15 | AnycubicKobra 2 Neo | — | 225°C | 220×220×250 mm | 1 | Settings → |