PETG Matte vs PETG Basic photos

[Sebo3D1]

PETG-Matte has arrived in every colour, I ran a quick Benchy test but without drying any of it first.

For the photos:

• Spools, left to right: Basic, Matte, HF
• Benchies: Basic, Matte

Matte is visibly more matte than Basic. Just looking at the spool, the finish really stands out. I think it might be slightly more matte than HF, but the difference is barely detectable, so I’d call them pretty much the same.

It looks great, hides imperfections and VFAs, and prints very well.

Now, for my standardized, highly scientific “break the chimney and twist the front-right post with pliers” test: Basic is much stronger. I’d estimate it’s about 30% stronger than Matte. When I twisted the Basic Benchy’s front-right post, I thought I was going to break my pliers. The Matte one gave in much more easily. Matte feels very close to PETG HF.

If Matte doesn’t absorb moisture as quickly as HF, it could be a great replacement. For strength, I’d choose Basic; for looks, Matte.

Happy printing—and please don’t actually break your pliers testing this!

[user_1372350327]

Excellent review… just about to place an order for 10kg refills of PETG Basic white, the filament I print all my prototypes from and thus probably more than half my printing. Thinking about going Matte though. I have 10kg of eSun Matte PETG that’s my favorite white for household things. I’m thinking I’ll order 10kg Matte PETG, see if I like it better than the eSun for final objects, then either way use up one for throw-away test prints and the other for keepers.

Here in Tokyo there’s really no cheaper way to buy filament than Bambu, 10kg+, unspooled refills, and the 10% off coupon for registering a new email address. Even the super-deals on Ali Express end up costing more with shipping.

[Don_Manfredo]

I will also try some, thank you for your test. My Elegoo Rapid PETG is nearly used up. And for a project I think the Lime and Grey could look good together.