{a} vs {b}
| Property | PETG | ABS |
|---|---|---|
| Nozzle temperature | 230–250 °C | 240–260 °C |
| Bed temperature | 70–85 °C | 95–110 °C |
| Enclosure | Not required | Recommended |
| Density | 1.27 g/cm³ | 1.04 g/cm³ |
| Strength | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Heat resistance | ~75 °C | ~95 °C |
| UV resistance | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Flexibility | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Print difficulty | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Typical price | ~$22/kg | ~$20/kg |
Quick verdict
- Stronger part: A tie.
- More heat resistant: ABS
- Better outdoors: PETG
- Easier to print: PETG
- Cheaper: ABS
{name} in short
The best all-round functional filament for most people. Tough, slightly flexible, weather resistant, and food-contact friendly in most formulations. Tends to string and stick too well to smooth beds.
{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.