PLA+Mainstream
Beginner
eSUN PLA+
The PLA+ that made the PLA+ category popular. Better layer bonding than standard PLA, still print-anywhere easy.
Nozzle Temp
205-225°C
Bed Temp
50-60°C
Max Speed
80 mm/s
Tolerance
±0.03mm
Material
PLA+
Diameter
1.75mm
Density
1.24 g/cm³
Difficulty
Beginner
Best For
Stronger display prints, light …
Typical price
~$23/kg
Full Specifications
| Material | |
| Type | PLA+ |
| Brand | eSUN |
| Density | 1.24 g/cm³ |
| Diameter | 1.75mm |
| Tolerance | ±0.03mm |
| Temperatures | |
| Nozzle Min | 205°C |
| Nozzle Max | 225°C |
| Bed Min | 50°C |
| Bed Max | 60°C |
| Printing | |
| Max Speed | 80 mm/s |
| Enclosure | Not required |
| Dryer | Not needed |
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Ratings | |
| Ease of Printing | 5/5 |
| Strength | 4/5 |
| Commercial | |
| Typical price (USD/kg) | ~$23 as of Apr 2026 |
| Best For | Stronger display prints, light functional parts |
Features
What's Good, What Isn't
Pros
- Noticeably stronger than PLA
- Reliable
- Easy to find
Cons
- Slightly higher print temp
- Less color variety than Hatchbox
Recommended Starting Settings
Nozzle
215°C
Range: 205-225°C
Bed
55°C
Range: 50-60°C
Speed
80 mm/s
Max tested
Fan
100%
Starting point
These are starting points. Dial in retraction, pressure advance, and flow rate for your specific printer. A temp tower is your friend.
Printers That Run eSUN PLA+ Well
Filtered to FDM printers in our database rated Good or better for PLA+. Cheaper options listed first within each rating tier.
