{a} vs {b}
| Property | TPU | TPU 95A |
|---|---|---|
| Nozzle temperature | 220–240 °C | 220–240 °C |
| Bed temperature | 40–60 °C | 40–60 °C |
| Enclosure | Not required | Not required |
| Density | 1.21 g/cm³ | 1.21 g/cm³ |
| Strength | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Heat resistance | ~70 °C | ~70 °C |
| UV resistance | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Flexibility | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Print difficulty | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Typical price | ~$30/kg | ~$32/kg |
Quick verdict
- Stronger part: TPU 95A
- More heat resistant: A tie.
- Better outdoors: A tie.
- Easier to print: TPU 95A
- Cheaper: TPU
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Flexible, rubber-like filament. Prints slowly and needs a direct-drive extruder or a well-tuned Bowden setup. Great for phone cases, gaskets, and wearables.
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A firmer TPU (Shore 95A) that behaves more like a tough rigid plastic with some give. Easier to print than softer TPUs while staying impact absorbing.