Pla vs Asa Filament: Which One Should You Buy?
Four PLA bundles compared on colors, finishes, settings and bundle sizes, while the ASA side stays unstated because no ASA listing is included.
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pla vs asa filament is a choice between a material the listings below describe in detail and a material they do not describe at all. Every bundle in this guide is PLA, so this guide compares PLA bundles against each other on stated settings, finishes and bundle sizes, while ASA stays unstated here and needs its own listing checked before buying. Pick PLA from the bundles below when the stated PLA settings fit the printer and the project; hold off on ASA until a listing states its settings.
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No ASA listing is included in this guide, so this guide states no ASA settings, finishes or bundle sizes. Compare an ASA listing on its own stated figures before buying it.
pla vs asa filament: the ASA gap
The keyword names PLA and ASA, but the listings behind this guide name only PLA. That gap matters: a figure from a PLA listing describes that PLA listing only, and it says nothing about ASA. This guide therefore scores nothing on the ASA side and recommends nothing about ASA beyond checking an ASA listing separately. Readers who came for an ASA comparison should treat the PLA bundles below as the PLA part of the question, not as evidence about ASA.
What the PLA listings state
All four listings describe PLA filament for FDM printers at 1.75 mm with dimensional accuracy of +/- 0.02 mm. Beyond that shared diameter and tolerance, the bundles differ in colors, finishes, bundle sizes, stated settings and warranty terms. SUNLU gives the fullest settings; ELEGOO stresses low warp and sealed packaging; OVERTURE sells a matte finish; Creality pairs black and white spools with a toughness claim. The ranked section below puts those differences in order.
The PLA bundles, ranked
The bundles below are ranked by stated range, settings and bundle size, with the widest color range and the fullest settings at the top. Each paragraph names only what its own listing states.
SUNLU PLA 10-pack. The SUNLU bundle holds 10KG total in individual 1KG spools, in black, white, grey, red, klein blue, green, vivid yellow, sunny orange, lavender purple and clear. Its listing states 1.75 mm filament with dimensional accuracy of +/- 0.02 mm, neatly wound spools, and a spool diameter of 8.00 in, a spool width of 2.50 in and a spool hub hole diameter of 2.20 in. For settings, the SUNLU listing recommends a nozzle temperature of 200-230°C, a bed temperature of 50-65°C and a printing speed of 50-100mm/s. No warranty term is stated in the SUNLU listing.
ELEGOO PLA 4KG bundle. The ELEGOO bundle holds 4KG total in 4 spools of 1kg, in black, white, dark blue and true red. Its listing states 1.75 mm filament with dimensional accuracy of +/- 0.02 mm, lower melting temperature, low warp and shrinkage, and filament dried before packaging and vacuum sealed. It describes its filament as odorless during printing and neatly wound to prevent tangles and feeding issues. Compatibility in the listing covers most common 1.75 mm FDM printers, naming the Neptune series, P1P, P1S, Ender series and Kobra series. The ELEGOO listing states 30 days for quality problems.
OVERTURE Matte PLA, 1kg. The OVERTURE spool is matte light brown PLA at 1.75 mm with dimensional accuracy of +/- 0.02 mm, sold as a 1kg spool. Its frosted matte finish is described as gloss-free, with a smooth surface and a texture that conceals layer lines. The listing states excellent bed adhesion, improved overhang performance and easy removal of rafts, brims and tree supports, with no clogging, no bubbles, low odor and low shrinkage. OVERTURE states a 1-year shelf life for unopened spools with proper storage required, and a 1-year Warranty.
Creality PLA 2-pack. The Creality bundle holds 2KG total in 2 spools of 1kg, in black and white. Its listing states 1.75 mm filament with dimensional accuracy of +/- 0.02 mm, smooth and clog-free printing, and improved toughness and strength for functional parts. Compatibility is stated as 99% of FDM and FFF printers with heated beds, and the material is described as made from starch derived from renewable plant resources. The Creality listing states a 1 Year warranty. A mismatch inside the listing: its spec table lists NumberOfItems as 1 while its title and bullets describe 2 spools of 1kg, so this guide follows the title and bullets.
How to pick among the PLA bundles
Pick by color range, finish and stated settings rather than by diameter, since all four share 1.75 mm and +/- 0.02 mm. For many colors, the SUNLU 10-pack covers the widest stated range, with the ELEGOO bundle next in range. For a gloss-free finish, the OVERTURE matte spool is the only matte listing here. For black and white functional parts, the Creality pair states improved toughness and strength. For warranty terms, OVERTURE and Creality state 1 year, ELEGOO states 30 days for quality problems, and SUNLU states no term.
Printing notes from the listings
Only the SUNLU listing states nozzle, bed and speed figures, so treat those figures as SUNLU figures, not as general PLA figures. The SUNLU listing recommends a nozzle temperature of 200-230°C, a bed temperature of 50-65°C and a printing speed of 50-100mm/s. The ELEGOO listing states a lower printing temperature in words, with no figures, and the OVERTURE and Creality listings state no nozzle or bed figures. For related material comparisons, see our PLA vs PETG filament and PLA vs ABS filament guides, and for printer types see FDM vs resin 3D printer.
FAQ: lasers and CNC
Which PLA bundle offers the most colors?
The SUNLU bundle is a 10-pack with black, white, grey, red, klein blue, green, vivid yellow, sunny orange, lavender purple and clear spools. The ELEGOO bundle covers black, white, dark blue and true red, while Creality covers black and white and OVERTURE covers matte light brown only.
Does matte PLA hide layer lines?
Per the OVERTURE listing, its frosted matte finish conceals layer lines, with a smooth, gloss-free surface. No other listing here claims a matte finish, so this point rests on the OVERTURE listing alone.
Which bundles state a warranty term?
OVERTURE states a 1-year Warranty and Creality states a 1 Year warranty, while ELEGOO states 30 days for quality problems. The SUNLU listing states no warranty term.
Can these PLA bundles print on most FDM printers?
Yes, per the listings: all four state 1.75 mm filament for FDM printers, and Creality states compatibility with 99% of FDM and FFF printers with heated beds. Check the printer against the stated 1.75 mm diameter before ordering.
Where does ASA fit in this guide?
Nowhere yet: no ASA listing is included here, so its settings, finishes and bundle sizes are not stated in this guide. Check an ASA listing on its own stated figures before comparing it with the PLA bundles above.
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