TLDR Review: "eSUN PETG 1.75mm White Filament"
Pros
- •Prints smooth with almost zero stringing and fantastic layer adhesion when settings are dialed in properly.
- •Produces a beautiful, glossy finish with a nice sheen, making for visually appealing prints.
- •Strong, durable, and heat resistant, excellent for functional or structural parts that need toughness and flexibility.
- •Works well at nozzle temperatures around 2350°C and bed temperatures between 65-90°C depending on print setup.
- •Sticks well to various build surfaces like glass with glue stick, BuildTak, or painter’s tape and releases easily after cooling with an audible pop.
- •Offers consistent flow and high filament quality, supporting reliable printing experiences.
- •Slower initial print speeds improve surface quality and bed adhesion.
- •Performs slightly better than comparable local PETG filaments in print quality and durability.
- •Cooling management and slicer settings adjustment (such as switching slicers) can improve results markedly.
- •Highly recommended for users needing strong, flexible prints that outperform PLA in durability tests.
Cons
- •Very sensitive to temperature fluctuations; unstable nozzle temps can cause adhesion issues and print failures.
- •Requires careful bed leveling and heated beds around 80°C for best adhesion, more demanding than PLA.
- •Can be stringier than PLA, potentially requiring extra tuning to reduce fine strings or blobs.
- •Some batches may suffer from poorly wound spools causing tangling and diameter inconsistencies leading to feeding problems.
- •The filament color can appear less vibrant or different than expected from product images.
- •Requires some patience and tweaking with flow rates, line width, and ffset calibration to get optimal results.
- •Long filament lengths may need unwinding with force due to tangles before printing.
- •Bed adhesion can fail if temperatures drop below recommended ranges, making setup less forgiving.
Bottom Line
The eSUN 3D 1.75mm PETG White Filament offers excellent durability, flexibility, and a glossy finish that makes it a fantastic choice for functional and visually appealing prints when you take the time to fine-tune your printer settings, especially temperature and bed adhesion. However, it demands more attention than PLA, particularly in precise temperature control and bed preparation. If you want smooth, strong PETG prints and are ready to experiment a bit for the perfect setup, this filament is a solid pick. Just watch out for spool quality issues which can cause feeding headaches. If you prefer something with less hassle around spool winding or color vibrancy, you might explore other PETG options, but for reliable performance and tough prints, this one delivers.
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