Bambu Lab PLA Metal Filament vs Spectrum PLA Metal Filament Brass
Bambu PLA Metal is the safer pick for most shoppers: it prints at standard PLA settings, runs up to 200 mm/s, and carries RoHS, EN71 and REACH compliance. Spectrum PLA Metal is a true metal-filled filament with a warm brass look that can be sanded and polished, but the metal particles make it fussier and slower to print. Build and print quality are close; the real split is finish versus ease.
- Choose the Bambu PLA Metal if you want a metallic-looking print that runs at near-standard PLA speeds with no abrasive metal filler in your nozzle.
- Choose the Spectrum PLA Metal if you want a genuine brass-filled part you can sand and polish for display pieces.
Prices
- Bambu Lab PLA Metal Filament: $24.99 at 3D Universe (last seen Nov 13)
- Spectrum PLA Metal Filament Brass: $40.77 at 3D Printing Canada (last seen Nov 13)
- Difference: the Bambu Lab PLA Metal Filament is $15.78 cheaper than the Spectrum PLA Metal Filament Brass at the latest prices (Nov 13)

