# Polymaker PolyMax PLA vs Prusament PLA

Polymaker PolyMax PLA. Print at 190–230 °C (374–446 °F) nozzle, 25–60 °C (77–140 °F) bed. Dry at 55 °C (131 °F) if it's been open. No drying time on the source.

Prusament PLA. Print at 205–225 °C (401–437 °F) nozzle, 40–60 °C (104–140 °F) bed.

## Sources & notes

Polymaker PolyMax PLA lists a recommended nozzle temperature of 190–230 °C (374–446 °F) and a recommended bed temperature of 25–60 °C (77–140 °F), according to the Open Filament Database (record https://api.openfilamentdatabase.org/api/v1/brands/polymaker/materials/PLA/filaments/polymax_pla/index.json; dataset imported 2026-10-13). Prusament PLA lists a recommended nozzle temperature of 205–225 °C (401–437 °F) and a recommended bed temperature of 40–60 °C (104–140 °F), according to the Open Filament Database (record https://api.openfilamentdatabase.org/api/v1/brands/prusament/materials/PLA/filaments/pla/index.json; dataset imported 2026-10-13). Where a source leaves a value blank, this comparison leaves it blank.

Polymaker PolyMax PLA lists 190–230 °C (374–446 °F).
Prusament PLA lists 205–225 °C (401–437 °F).
Polymaker PolyMax PLA lists 25–60 °C (77–140 °F).
Prusament PLA lists 40–60 °C (104–140 °F).