# Protopasta Basic PLA vs Polymaker Polylite PLA

Protopasta Basic PLA. Print at 195–225 °C (383–437 °F) nozzle, 50–70 °C (122–158 °F) bed.

Polymaker Polylite PLA. Print at 190–230 °C (374–446 °F) nozzle, 25–60 °C (77–140 °F) bed. Dry 6 h at 55 °C (131 °F) if it's been open. Listed speed 40–60 mm/s.

## Sources & notes

Protopasta Basic PLA lists a nozzle of 195–225 °C (383–437 °F) and a bed of 50–70 °C (122–158 °F). Polymaker Polylite PLA lists a nozzle of 190–230 °C (374–446 °F) and a bed of 25–60 °C (77–140 °F). Manufacturer checks dated 2026-10-14 are on the filament pages. Where a source leaves a value blank, this comparison leaves it blank.

Protopasta Basic PLA lists 195–225 °C (383–437 °F).
Polymaker Polylite PLA lists 190–230 °C (374–446 °F).
Protopasta Basic PLA lists 50–70 °C (122–158 °F).
Polymaker Polylite PLA lists 25–60 °C (77–140 °F).