Filament Comparison Tool
Compare two filament types side by side — nozzle temp, bed temp, fan, retraction, and printability. Data averaged across 258 profiles for ABS and 181 profiles for ASA.
Print settings (averaged from real profiles)
| Setting | ABS | ASA |
|---|---|---|
| Nozzle temp (recommended) | 245°C | 250°C |
| Nozzle temp (range) | 230–260°C | 240–265°C |
| Bed temp (recommended) | 76°C | 75°C |
| Bed temp (range) | 71–86°C | 70–85°C |
| Cooling fan | 5–68% | 2–79% |
| Print speed | 61 mm/s | 61 mm/s |
| Retraction distance | 0.55 mm | 0.57 mm |
| Retraction speed | 40 mm/s | 39 mm/s |
Based on 258 ABS profiles and 181 ASA profiles in the database.Browse all material settings →
Material properties
| Property | ABS | ASA |
|---|---|---|
| Heat resistance (HDT) | ~90°C | ~95°C |
| Enclosure needed | ⚠ Required | ⚠ Required |
| Moisture sensitivity | Low | Low |
| Ease of printing | ★★☆☆☆ Hard | ★★☆☆☆ Hard |
| Post-processing | Acetone smooth, sand, paint | Sand, paint (UV stable) |
| Nozzle requirement | Brass OK | Brass OK |
| Typical cost | $18–24/kg | $22–30/kg |
ABS
Styrene fumes. Needs enclosure.
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UV & weather resistant ABS alternative.
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