Polymaker
Premium consistency / strong QC signals
Why Tier A?
- Tighter or explicitly stated tolerances/QC practices
- Strong long-term enthusiast reputation for consistency
Pros
- Excellent surface quality (smooth satin finish)
- Strong dimensional accuracy and color consistency
- Very repeatable; single profile just works
- Wide material selection including specialty filaments
- PolyTerra PLA for matte aesthetic
- Starlight series for iridescent effects
- Galaxy series available across PLA/ABS/ASA
Cons
- More expensive than others
- Prefers slower printing speeds (~40-60 mm/s)
Recommended For
Starlight series (iridescent + glitter, non-silk)
Galaxy series with best sparkle balance
PolyTerra PLA for matte aesthetic
ASA-CF for outdoor functional parts
PLA-HT for high-temp without ABS hassle
Additional Notes
- PolyLite PLA is production/print-farm reliable
- Galaxy Black has best sparkle balance according to many