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ELEGOO PLA Pro is a budget four pack of black PLA aimed at functional prints, with praise for being reliable and a favorite for heavy use. The filament is described as stiffer and more heat resistant than regular PLA on paper, and it is being considered for tougher parts and faster printing. The main caution is that real world gains over standard PLA may be small, and PETG or other engineering filaments may be better for durability and heat. Color can also vary between lots, so it suits practical printing more than perfect consistency.
Makers printing functional parts who want a PLA that feels tougher and more heat resistant than basic PLA.
Beginners who want PLA-like printability but need a stronger material than PETG, because PETG is harder to print and this filament is still easy to run.
PLA Pro is marketed as stiffer and more heat resistant than regular PLA, but the practical gain may be small for many prints. For parts that need real durability or higher temperature resistance, PETG, ABS, or ASA is a better fit.
PLA Pro should print more like PLA than PETG, while PETG is harder to print. If you need stronger material but cannot vent outside, PLA Pro is the easier compromise.
The 5% discount applies only when you have 5 or more Subscribe & Save products in the same shipment. If you do not meet that threshold, the listed price is effectively the regular everyday price.
not seeing 5% off. same price regular or s&s. I just want to try something different, pro, plus, 2.0, other than Jayo matte pla. I wish this was matte and cheaper.
This or Sunlu pla+ 2.0?
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not seeing 5% off. same price regular or s&s. I just want to try something different, pro, plus, 2.0, other than Jayo matte pla. I wish this was matte and cheaper.
This or Sunlu pla+ 2.0?
It's 5% off with 5 or more S&S products in the same shipment.
It's 5% off with 5 or more S&S products in the same shipment.
Yes now i know what you mean. I saw it in checkout. 5% is a joke for this regular everyday price. I only ordered black to try for something more durable and functional.
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ELEGOO PLA Pro is an upgraded filament that offers better stiffness, higher temperature resistance, and better performance at fast printing speeds compared to regular Elegoo PLA.
Or so they say… I'd watch comparison videos if you're actually interested.
My experience is the difference is minimal IRL use and you're better off just using the filament you should've used… PETG, ABS, ASA, ect.
Lots of marketing gimmicks 😉
not seeing 5% off. same price regular or s&s. I just want to try something different, pro, plus, 2.0, other than Jayo matte pla. I wish this was matte and cheaper.This or Sunlu pla+ 2.0?
I got tired of Jayo black and white because they were the only filament I had that would break if left for a day in my ams without being used. Also because the white was so muted it couldn't be used with Hueforge prints. Love all my other Jayo stuff, but those 2 just weren't worth the savings.
Bought a 4-pack of Elegoo basic PLA, 2Blk2Wht, and it has been fantastic. I don't know what the pro version will do for you, but the 4pk of basic was only a couple dollars cheaper when I found it on sale.
I got tired of Jayo black and white because they were the only filament I had that would break if left for a day in my ams without being used. Also because the white was so muted it couldn't be used with Hueforge prints. Love all my other Jayo stuff, but those 2 just weren't worth the savings.
Bought a 4-pack of Elegoo basic PLA, 2Blk2Wht, and it has been fantastic. I don't know what the pro version will do for you, but the 4pk of basic was only a couple dollars cheaper when I found it on sale.
I hope the pro will be tougher and more heat resistant. I just want something stronger for functional parts.
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ELEGOO PLA Pro is a budget four pack of black PLA aimed at functional prints, with praise for being reliable and a favorite for heavy use. The filament is described as stiffer and more heat resistant than regular PLA on paper, and it is being considered for tougher parts and faster printing. The main caution is that real world gains over standard PLA may be small, and PETG or other engineering filaments may be better for durability and heat. Color can also vary between lots, so it suits practical printing more than perfect consistency.
The PLA Pro has reportedly performed well for heavy use over time.
The 5% Subscribe & Save discount can apply when ordering five or more items in the same shipment.
Color variation between lots can be expected, which helps set expectations before printing.
PLA Pro may not meet durability and heat-resistance needs for functional parts compared with PETG or other engineering options.
The 5% Subscribe & Save discount may feel negligible if the base price is already the regular everyday price.
Real-world differences versus regular Elegoo PLA may be minimal for stiffness, heat resistance, and fast printing speeds.
PETG can be harder to print than PLA, which may limit the practical alternatives for some setups.
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This or Sunlu pla+ 2.0?
This or Sunlu pla+ 2.0?
Yes now i know what you mean. I saw it in checkout. 5% is a joke for this regular everyday price. I only ordered black to try for something more durable and functional.
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Or so they say… I'd watch comparison videos if you're actually interested.
My experience is the difference is minimal IRL use and you're better off just using the filament you should've used… PETG, ABS, ASA, ect.
Lots of marketing gimmicks 😉
Bought a 4-pack of Elegoo basic PLA, 2Blk2Wht, and it has been fantastic. I don't know what the pro version will do for you, but the 4pk of basic was only a couple dollars cheaper when I found it on sale.
Bought a 4-pack of Elegoo basic PLA, 2Blk2Wht, and it has been fantastic. I don't know what the pro version will do for you, but the 4pk of basic was only a couple dollars cheaper when I found it on sale.
I hope the pro will be tougher and more heat resistant. I just want something stronger for functional parts.
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