eSUN ABS+ Review: A Matte Finish With Real Feeding and Setup Caveats
At a glance
eSUN ABS+ is attractive for a matte black finish and functional hobby prints, but its positive results coexist with a serious feeding complaint and enclosure-dependent layer bonding.
The setup
- Standard ABS+; not High Speed ABS+
- Black 1 kg selected offer
- Manufacturer recommends enclosed-chamber printing
Why consider it
- Matte black finish is a recurring practical attraction.
- Successful enclosed printing includes repeated use.
What to weigh up
- Feeding defects are reported in contrary black feedback.
- Adhesion and layer bonding may need setup work.
- Peak Green may not match a bright-green reference.
The matte surface is a specific reason to choose it
Black ABS+ feedback repeatedly values the subdued finish, including repeat use for functional prints. That is a clearer buying argument than a blanket claim that ABS+ beats every other ABS blend. Surface appearance and part performance are separate choices.
Good results still involved a suitable environment
- Black examples include enclosed printing and successful plate adjustments.
- Light-blue feedback describes poor layer bonding without an enclosure, then better results in one.
- A small-footprint black print needed leveling correction and a brim despite otherwise straightforward use.
Color matching is another decision
Peak Green printed successfully but looked more subdued than an older bright-green material it was meant to replace. If the project depends on matching an existing part, use a sample rather than a color name alone.
Does lower odor mean less need for ventilation?
No conclusion about exposure can be drawn from smell impressions. Follow the material and printer instructions for the workspace; an enclosure used for temperature stability is not proof of emissions control.
Pros & Cons Analysis
Based on supplied customer reviews and verified product documentation
Pros
- The black finish has a clear audience. Repeat-use feedback values its matte appearance on functional hobby parts. It is useful for buyers who dislike a shiny surface, without establishing a universal strength advantage.
- Successful use can become repeatable after setup. Positive black results include an actively heated enclosure and suitable PEI surfaces. Treat the environment as part of the working combination rather than crediting the spool alone.
Cons
- A serious feed interruption remains in the record. The black complaint attributes a jam and gear damage to tangling and apparent diameter inconsistency. Preserve the concern while recognizing that the diagnosis and damage mechanism were not independently verified.
- The plus sign does not remove ABS setup needs. Warping on a small footprint and layer-bonding trouble in light blue show why enclosure, plate condition and geometry matter. Successful alternatives do not cancel these examples.
- Color can disappoint even when the print works. Peak Green was less vivid than the desired reference. That is a matching limitation, not evidence of poor extrusion.
Choose the finish, but inspect the feed path
ABS+ is a reasonable matte-black candidate for a suitable enclosed setup. Check the roll and a representative first print before a long job. If exact color matching or uninterrupted production is essential, establish those separately instead of relying on the broad positive reputation.
A repeat stop occurs at the same point
Inspect the filament and feeding path. Do not repeatedly force material through an obstruction or treat an apparent diameter problem as ordinary temperature tuning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the High Speed ABS+ formulation?
No. This review is for standard ABS+. Match the formulation on the offer before using a profile.
Will Peak Green match another bright green?
Not necessarily. The feedback includes a successful print whose green looked more subdued than the intended reference.
Technical Specifications
| Product type | ABS filament |
|---|---|
| Reviewed formulation | eSUN standard ABS+; black |
| Nominal filament diameter | 1.75 mm |
| Manufacturer diameter tolerance | Not verified for the selected offer |
| Package format | 1 kg spool |
| Nozzle guidance | Manufacturer: 230–270 °C; bed 95–110 °C |
| Material care | Manufacturer current page gives no drying cycle; check supplied instructions |
| Variant / handling limit | Other colors qualified; no claim of measured strength or emissions reduction |
| Build plate guidance | Use the bed guidance above and the supplied material-and-plate instructions |
| Printing environment | Use an enclosed setup suitable for the supplied ABS/ASA formulation and follow its ventilation instructions |
| Service limits | Customer printing experiences do not establish a rated service temperature, structural qualification or outdoor lifetime |
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