Are all PLA filaments as good as one another?

[HobGoblyn]

Hi

On Amazon if I want a roll of normal PLA in say black, I have a choice for a 1kg roll ranging from a lot of different makes for £10.99 and prices going up from there.

While it's only a few £ difference for one roll, it all adds up

So, is there any noticeable difference in the £10.99 brands between say
Esun, Landu, Deeplee, Tecbears, Yuaneang, Tinmorry etc etc etc

and why pay say £13.99 plus for brands such as
Elegoo, Sunlu, Jayo, Anycubic, Eryone, Amazon Basics etc etc etc

Are the more expensive ones any better?

Thanks

[CrazyIvan]

Well, actually I've taken to using Elegoo PLA+. Much easier to use.

[HobGoblyn]

Thanks, I've decided to order various colours of Elegoo Rapid PLA +

Seems a reasonable price on Amazon, hopefully it will print fine

[CrazyIvan]

For any filament, take notice of the parameters for that particular filament provided by the manufacturer (the better makers print it or put it on a label on the spool). For Elegoo PLA+, I use 210ºC with a 215ºC first layer.

[kevsbox]

Hi

I have been trying different brands of PLA and I find with some (usually the cheaper ones on Amazon) the filament is twisted on the spool and as a result the PLA stops feeding through and the print is ruined.

I am now wanting to stick with 1 supplier/make of PLA but one which is good quality so what do you good people suggest.

Thanks

Kev

[CrazyIvan]

See posts above. I merged your post into this thread, as it's the same subject.