{a} vs {b}
| Property | HIPS | ABS |
|---|---|---|
| Nozzle temperature | 230–250 °C | 240–260 °C |
| Bed temperature | 90–110 °C | 95–110 °C |
| Enclosure | Recommended | Recommended |
| Density | 1.04 g/cm³ | 1.04 g/cm³ |
| Strength | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Heat resistance | ~90 °C | ~95 °C |
| UV resistance | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Flexibility | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Print difficulty | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Typical price | ~$22/kg | ~$20/kg |
Quick verdict
- Stronger part: ABS
- More heat resistant: ABS
- Better outdoors: A tie.
- Easier to print: HIPS
- Cheaper: ABS
{name} in short
A styrene-based filament often used as a soluble support material for ABS, since it dissolves in limonene. Can also be printed as a part on its own.
{name} in short
A classic engineering plastic with high heat resistance and the ability to be smoothed with acetone. Warps badly without an enclosure and produces fumes, so ventilation is required.