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HATCHBOX PLA 3D Printer Filament Dimensional Accuracy 0 03 mm 1 kg Spool 1 75 mm Blue
Last Updated: August 31, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.5
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
571
Old Reviews
308
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Review Analysis - 248 recent, verified reviews
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Print Quality
81filament, printing, hatchbox, pla, 3d printer
+81%
-19%
" ... No problems with it in my prints. ... "
" ... I have yet to have any print issues using this product. ... "
" ... It prints exceptionally smoothly, and it almost never produces any stringing. ... "
" ... hatchbox is my go filament now when i need quality prints minimal if any stringing and has always put out exceptional print quality ... "
" ... It adheres to the beds (painter's tape) better and prints smoother and cleaner than any of the others. ... I'm a relative newbie to 3D printing -- I need all the help I can get . ... "
" ... My first ever roll of pla and wow I was amazed how well this printed. ... "
" ... I've only used a little and whatever I've printed has turned out good. ... "
" ... Never jammed and made nice clean prints. ... "
Color
35blue, colors, filament, vibrant, spool
+97%
-3%
" ... Benchy came out great, also love the dark blue color and it does not turn purplish as others tend too. ... "
" ... This color is very vibrant but not excessively bright. ... "
" ... All of the Hatchbox colors I have purchased have performed well. ... "
" ... Lovely color though. ... "
" ... Filament is a really nice shade of blue. ... "
" ... Perfect color stability very little clogging ... "
" ... Great blue color. ... "
" ... Looks really nice due to dark colour and consistent colouration. ... "
Price
13quality, filament, pla, consistent, stuff
+100%
" ... Pay for quality at this price point and no lower. ... "
" ... Great PLA and a good price ... "
" ... I love this filament although I wish the price would go down some. ... "
" ... my preferred choice of filaments for price and quality ... "
" ... It is at a great price for how well it preforms. ... "
" ... Hatchbox provides excellent filament for the price. ... "
" ... Price is a smidge higher than some of the others but I will keep buying based on the consistent quality. ... "
" ... Fit all my expectations for a good price ... "
Build Quality
11brittle, spool, roll, hatchbox, little
+36%
-64%
" ... Brittle filament, crossed on the spool many times, what a pain. ... Plus it is brittle. ... "
" ... I always kept pressure on the filament and yet quite of few tangles . ... "
" ... So I am DONE with this CHINESE made filament! ... "
" ... This crap is brittle, breaks going through the filament holder, and is in reality just aweful. ... "
" ... It seems that there are 1-4" long sections which are _EXTREMELY_ brittle. ... Enough so, that even a slight bend causes breaks. ... This is odd because overall It seems that the hatchbox filament is actually more flexible that some of the other brands. ... "
Product Reliability
9problems, printing, pla, months, user
+89%
-11%
" ... I have been using Hatchbox True Blue for years. ... About 45 days ago, the availability for Hatchbox True Blue was zero with a wait status. ... "
" ... No problems, worked perfect with my normal settings ... "
" ... No reason to buy any other type at the moment as this has given me no issues. ... "
" ... Great PLA, I have never had an issue with this, it is consistent and never had a failure. ... "
" ... Three years experience printing and designing backing me up on this. ... "
" ... Matchbox has great Products, never fail on me! ... "
" ... I have been printing with Hatchbox for over two years now and will always use their PLA. ... "
" ... Very high quality filament, after 4 months I have never had a jam. ... "
Ease of Use
8easy to work, print, user, friendly
+100%
" ... Easy to print with ... "
" ... Easy to work with and does what it’s supposed to. ... "
" ... Very user friendly, as I have come to expect from Hatchbox. ... "
" ... Easy to print with ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to get your settings dialed in for fantastic results. ... Bridging is a breeze and I never have to worry about clogs. ... "
Marketplace
7thanks, received, picture, ordered, filament
+71%
-29%
" ... Gonna order another roll. ... "
" ... Pricier than Amazon but better quality. ... "
" ... Just as described ... "
" ... Thanks again Miguel! ... "
" ... I am very satisfied with the filament I received. ... "
Fit
7filament, spool, right, price, painters
+57%
-43%
" ... I print on blue painters tape with thin coat of Elmers glue applied and this stuff sticks great. ... "
" ... wrapped all screwed up . ... "
" ... As always my spool came sealed air tight with a desiccant package. ... "
" ... Fit all my expectations for a good price ... "
Design
7looks, beautiful, shade, nice, dark
+100%
" ... Looks really nice due to dark colour and consistent colouration. ... "
" ... Looks cool, great price, not much more to say. ... "
" ... Look forward to buying more. ... "
" ... the black,gray,yellow,red all work well ... "
" ... love the blue ... "
" ... It has a pretty good wind and just comes out looking beautiful. ... "
Cleaning
5vacuum, spool, prints, plastic, clogged
+100%
" ... It seems to flow through the nozzle pretty well as I saw few irregularities in large flat areas. ... "
" ... It adheres to the beds (painter's tape) better and prints smoother and cleaner than any of the others. ... "
" ... It arrived in a vacuum sealed plastic bag and on a standard sized spool. ... "
" ... m using the Monoprice Select mini and have never clogged a nozzle. ... "
Returns
4return, brand
-100%
" ... Returned to try a different brand. ... "
" ... Returned for a refund. ... "
" ... It is too late to return them to Amazon, but thats Ok as they will go RIGHT into the TRASH where it belongs! ... "
Delivery
4received, ordered, filament
+100%
" ... wrapped all screwed up . ... "
" ... Arrived on time and in great quality. ... "
" ... I am very satisfied with the filament I received. ... "
Drying
3stored, printing, hatchbox, brittle
+33%
-67%
" ... This stuff strings and smells so damned bad it's almost not worth printing. ... "
Storage
3filament, bag, vacuum, storage, spool
+100%
" ... I keep the roll in a filament storage container at 10% humidity. ... "
" ... As long as you remember to keep the filament in an airtight bag with desiccant (the little pouch it comes with) then this stuff is the best bang for your buck. ... "
" ... It arrived in a vacuum sealed plastic bag and on a standard sized spool. ... "
Comfort
3right, little, hatchbox, hand, roll
+67%
-33%
" ... This is hands down my favorite filament but I really love everything I've gotten from hatchbox so far, they really make a solid product. ... "
" ... Hatchbox, on the other hand, fed right in immediately without issue. ... "
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