SUNLU ABS vs Anycubic ABS

Who this comparison is for

This page is for anyone choosing between these two specific spools: SUNLU ABS in Black (1.75 mm, 1 kg) and Anycubic ABS in Black (1KG). SUNLU's US store sells the spool under its "Ship to USA," "ABS 1kg," and "Black" options, and Anycubic's store lists Black (#212721) at 1KG. Anycubic's product page and data sheet don't state the filament diameter, so check it on the listing before you buy. If you're still deciding whether ABS is right for you, start with PLA vs ABS or our ABS vs ASA guide. For more ABS brands, see the ABS filament shortlist, and for other two-brand views, ELEGOO ABS vs Creality Hyper ABS and eSUN ABS+ vs Overture ABS.

How we compared them

This is a research-based comparison. Every figure below comes from the makers' own product pages, data sheets, and wikis, plus Bambu Lab's AMS notes, all listed in the sources. We haven't tested either filament, so nothing here is a measured result of ours. Where a maker describes its own product, such as SUNLU's "Strong & Durable" or Anycubic's "Optimized Anti-Warping Property," we label it as the maker's claim.

SUNLU publishes two data sheets for this ABS. Its US store links one headed "Version1.0 2024-6," and its UK store links one numbered SL-TE-WI-068, revision A/2. They give different print settings and different test figures, so we show both and say which store links which. Both SUNLU data sheets mix Chinese and English, and we've translated the Chinese-only entries. Anycubic publishes one data sheet, V3.0, which mostly matches its product page.

We only set test figures side by side where both makers name the same test standard. For heat deflection and density they also name the same condition, but Anycubic gives no test speed for its ISO 527 and ISO 178 figures, and in every case the specimens weren't printed the same way.

Side-by-side specs

Print settings

SUNLU ABS. SUNLU's two stores and two data sheets agree on an 80–100 °C bed with glue, but not on the nozzle. The spec table above gives both sets of bands: the US store's key features and the US-linked data sheet run cooler than the UK store and the UK-linked data sheet. The US store's settings table also lists "260 - 280 °C: 100–300 mm/s," and both stores' key-features boxes give a printing speed of 40–60 mm/s next to the faster bands. Pick the band that matches your print speed, and start at the lower end of the range for your store region.

Both SUNLU data sheets list glue as the plate treatment, the plate material as "常规" (standard), the cooling fan as "开/关" (on/off), and retraction at 0.8–1.2 mm and 30–40 mm/s. They differ on raft separation, 0.4–0.6 mm in the US-linked sheet and 0.2–0.4 mm in the UK-linked sheet, and on support material, PVA in the US-linked sheet and none listed in the UK-linked sheet. Both say the values are for reference and can be adjusted for different printers, models, and requirements.

Anycubic ABS. Anycubic's product page and data sheet both give a 240–280 °C nozzle, an 80–100 °C bed, 50–150 mm/s, and a 15 mm³/s maximum flow. The data sheet adds an extrusion multiplier of 0.95, the fan at 80%, a 20 mm/s minimum speed, a 0.8 mm raft separation, and a 40 mm/s retraction speed, and says its values are "Based on a 0.4mm nozzle." It lists a cooling time of 3, while the product page gives 6 s. The product page recommends a 0.4 mm or larger nozzle.

Anycubic's general ABS Printing Guide on its wiki, which isn't specific to this filament, gives slightly different advice: a 90–100 °C bed, the cooling fan off "or keep it at the lowest setting," a first layer at 30 mm/s or less, and glue on the bed if needed. The same guide's tips start with "It is recommended to print according to the default parameters of the slicing software." Where the wiki and the product data disagree, such as on fan speed, the data sheet is the one written for this filament.

Enclosure, warping, and odor

SUNLU ABS. Both SUNLU store pages say the filament is "Recommended for Enclosed Printers, best used with an enclosed 3D printer to maintain consistent printing temperature and minimize warping for optimal results, like Bambulab P series, X series." The key-features box gives the bed temperature as "80–100℃ (with enclosed heated chamber)." Neither SUNLU data sheet mentions an enclosure, and both list the room temperature as "常温," meaning normal room temperature. SUNLU's general Printer Enclosure page on its wiki lists ABS among the engineering materials for which an enclosure is "Strongly recommended," says "Without an enclosure, warping and cracking are very likely," and adds that for ABS and ASA, an enclosure "also helps contain potentially harmful fumes for filtration or ventilation."

Anycubic ABS. Anycubic's product page and data sheet don't mention an enclosure, chamber temperature, or ventilation. The product page claims an "Optimized Anti-Warping Property" with "a 220mm × 220mm anti-warping print area with a heated bed at 100°C." Its footnote says the test used an "Anycubic S1C with hotend set at 250℃, hotbed at 100℃, filled 100%, and layer height at 10mm," and that the area "closely matches the 250mm × 250mm platform of the Anycubic Kobra S1." That's Anycubic's own test, and the footnote doesn't say whether the printer was enclosed. Anycubic's general ABS Printing Guide on its wiki says to "Use an enclosed printer or hot air system to maintain a warm environment," to keep an enclosed chamber above 40 °C ("ideally 80°C"), and, for an open printer, to cover it "with acrylic sheet/cardboard (be careful to prevent fire)" as an interim solution.

Odor and fumes. Neither product page mentions odor. Elsewhere:

• SUNLU data sheets (both). "The print processing area should be well ventilated," fumes released above the melting temperature "may be irritating," and local extract ventilation "should be used when necessary."
• Anycubic data sheet. No ventilation advice.
• Anycubic wiki ABS guide. "ABS emits trace amounts of harmful gases (such as styrene) during printing, so ensure good ventilation or use a filtered printing environment."

Plan for an enclosure and ventilation with either spool. Our enclosure planning guide covers heat and exhaust, the printer enclosure shortlist lists options, and our warping guide covers what to try when corners lift.

Drying and storage

• SUNLU ABS. The US store's settings table and its linked data sheet give a drying temperature of 50 °C. The UK store and its linked data sheet give 80 °C. The store tables say "Blast Drying Oven," and none of SUNLU's documents give a drying time. The stores' "Printing and Keeping Container's Humidity" row is blank. Both data sheets say the filament "may yellow under the action of ultraviolet light" and should be stored away from direct sunlight.
• Anycubic ABS. The product page says drying before use is "Recommended" at 70–80 °C for 8–12 hours, and the data sheet gives the same "Dry Environment." Anycubic doesn't publish storage humidity guidance.

Neither maker states the spool material or a temperature rating for it, so check your dryer and spool before drying at 70–80 °C. Our filament dryer vs dry box guide and filament storage guide cover the options.

Spools, ACE, and AMS

SUNLU's store pages give a net weight of 1 kg per spool, a gross weight of 1.3 kg, and a length of 395 m for 1.75 mm. They don't state the spool material, its dimensions, or its empty weight, and they don't mention a multi-material system.

Anycubic's product page lists "ACE Compatibility: Compatible," "Intelligent Identification: Supported," and "Reusable Filament Spool: Not Supported." It says the filament has "intelligent identification chips that integrate seamlessly with the ACE Pro," and that the feature "requires an internet connection and Anycubic-brand intelligent identification-compatible filaments." The product page title calls this "RFID Intelligent Identification." Anycubic's FAQ says all its filaments are packed in 1 kg rolls, so a 3 kg order arrives as three spools. Anycubic doesn't state the spool material or dimensions.

Bambu Lab's AMS notes give a supported spool range of 50–68 mm wide and 197–202 mm across, and recommend a spool adapter for cardboard spools. Neither SUNLU nor Anycubic publishes spool dimensions or mentions the AMS, so we make no AMS fit claim for either. SUNLU's mention of Bambu Lab P and X series printers is an example of enclosed printers, not a statement about the AMS. Our AMS filament compatibility guide covers spool sizes and adapters.

Test data and test methods

Both makers say their figures come from printed specimens. SUNLU's data sheets say the values are typical lab averages for reference, not product standards, and that results vary between printers. The US-linked sheet says its specimens were printed at 45 mm/s and 250 °C, the UK-linked sheet says 50–200 mm/s and 270 °C, and both used 100% infill at a 90-degree line pattern. Anycubic's data sheet says "All data are based on printed test samples" in X-Y and Z orientations, without giving the print settings, and that the values "are for comparison purposes only."

Same named standard (specimens printed differently; Anycubic gives no test speed for ISO 527 or ISO 178)

Neither maker gives a heat deflection figure at 1.8 MPa; Anycubic's data sheet lists that row as "/". SUNLU's 95 °C at 0.45 MPa is 10 °C above Anycubic's 85 °C, and Anycubic's product page says its ABS keeps its form "even in environments up to 85°C." Because the specimens were printed with different settings, read the gap as each maker's own figure, not a measured ranking. The strength figures split: both SUNLU sheets list a higher X-Y tensile strength than Anycubic's 34 MPa, while Anycubic lists higher elongation, flexural strength, and flexural modulus than either SUNLU sheet. With different specimen settings, and no test speeds from Anycubic, that's no basis for a strength winner.

Figures measured differently (listed separately)

• Impact. SUNLU gives notched Izod, ISO 180 at 23 °C: 25 kJ/m² (X-Y) in the US-linked sheet and 15 ± 5 kJ/m² (X-Y) in the UK-linked sheet, which also lists an unnotched Izod (Z-X) figure of 6 ± 3 kJ/m². Anycubic labels its figure "Izod Impact Strength" at 40 kJ/m² (X-Y) but gives the method as ISO 179, which is a Charpy standard, and doesn't say whether the specimen was notched. These can't be compared.
• Vicat softening. SUNLU gives 86 °C by ISO 306 at 5 kg and 50 °C/h. Anycubic gives 95 °C by ISO 306 at 10 N, a much lighter load. These can't be compared.
• Glass transition. SUNLU gives 108.9 °C (US-linked sheet) or 109 °C (UK-linked sheet). Anycubic gives 105 °C by ISO 11357-1.
• Melt flow. SUNLU gives 15 g/10 min (US-linked sheet) or 20 ± 10 g/10 min (UK-linked sheet) at 220 °C and 10 kg. Anycubic's data sheet gives 32.1 ± 0.63 g/10 min by ISO 1133 with no condition stated, and its product page gives 30–35 g/10 min at 210 °C and 2.16 kg. Different conditions, so not comparable.
• Anycubic Z-axis tensile strength. 22 MPa. SUNLU doesn't publish a Z-axis tensile figure.

What each maker says it's for

• SUNLU ABS. SUNLU's store pages say it's "ideal for functional parts and durable prints that resist wear and impact," is easy to "drill, tap, sand, and paint," and is used for "prototyping, tooling, mechanical parts, and everyday items like enclosures, brackets, and more." Both data sheets list its main applications as "摆件、玩具、饰品、手办," meaning ornaments, toys, accessories, and figurines. Those are SUNLU's claims.
• Anycubic ABS. Anycubic recommends it for "Outdoor use, automotive parts, structural parts, support frames, electronic housing, toy body," and calls it ideal for "complex automobile components and chassis for electronic appliances." Those are Anycubic's claims.

SUNLU

SUNLU ABS (Black, 1.75 mm, 1 kg)

Best for

Budget general-purpose ABS for functional parts on an enclosed printer.

Skip this if

You need documented heat resistance at 1.8 MPa or full drying instructions.

Specs, strengths, and limitations

Material

ABS

Diameter

1.75 mm

Net filament

1000 g (filament only, not packaged weight)

Format

other

Maker's nozzle range

250–260 °C

Strengths

• SUNLU's data sheets list a heat distortion temperature of 95 °C (US-linked) or 95 ± 5 °C (UK-linked) at 0.45 MPa.
• Sold in many colors from a widely stocked brand.

Limitations

• SUNLU recommends it for enclosed printers to keep the temperature consistent and limit warping.
• Drying temperature is published but no drying time.
• SUNLU's US and UK stores and their linked data sheets give different nozzle ranges and drying temperatures (see notes).

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Anycubic

Anycubic ABS (Black, 1.75 mm, 1 kg)

Best for

Anycubic Kobra owners with an ACE Pro who want RFID-recognized ABS.

Skip this if

You need product-specific enclosure guidance or heat resistance above 85 °C.

Specs, strengths, and limitations

Material

ABS

Diameter

1.75 mm

Net filament

1000 g (filament only, not packaged weight)

Format

other

Maker's nozzle range

240–280 °C

Strengths

• Manufacturer states enhanced anti-warping properties that help prevent corner lifting even on 220 × 220 mm prints.
• RFID intelligent identification with Anycubic's ACE Pro (manufacturer; needs an internet connection).
• Manufacturer publishes a TDS with drying, flow, and mechanical data.

Limitations

• The product page and TDS give no enclosure or ventilation guidance; only Anycubic's general wiki ABS guide covers them.
• Heat deflection is given only at 0.45 MPa (85 °C), with no 1.8 MPa figure, so it isn't directly comparable with makers that publish 1.8 MPa values.
• Long drying cycle (8–12 h) recommended before use.

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Verdict: which should you buy?

Based on the makers' documents, Anycubic ABS has the more consistent and complete documentation of the two, which is a point about its paperwork, not a print test of the filament. Its product page and data sheet agree on nozzle, bed, speed, and flow, it's the only one of the two with a drying time, and Anycubic documents ACE compatibility and RFID identification for it. Its gaps are that the product page and data sheet say nothing about an enclosure or ventilation, so you have to go to Anycubic's general ABS wiki guide for that, and its heat deflection figure is the lower of the two.

SUNLU ABS is the one whose product page tells you to use an enclosed printer, and it publishes the higher heat deflection figure on the same ISO 75 test at 0.45 MPa. But its US and UK documents disagree on nozzle temperature, speed, drying temperature, and test figures, and it gives no drying time, so expect to settle your own settings with test prints.

Choose SUNLU ABS if…

• You have an enclosed printer, which SUNLU recommends on its product pages.
• You want the higher heat deflection figure on paper, 95 °C at 0.45 MPa against Anycubic's 85 °C.
• You don't use a multi-material system that depends on maker-documented spool support.

Choose Anycubic ABS if…

• You print with an Anycubic ACE Pro and want automatic filament identification. Anycubic says the feature needs an internet connection.
• You want one consistent set of print, flow, and drying settings, including a drying time.
• You can provide the enclosure and ventilation yourself, since the product page doesn't cover them.

Safety and limits

How this page was checked

Every temperature, speed, drying setting, spool detail, and test figure above comes from the manufacturer pages and data sheets in the sources section, retrieved on 2026-10-14. We haven't printed with either filament for this page, so nothing here is a measured result of ours. We read the visible text of each page, not hidden markup or image text. SUNLU's figures come from its US and UK store pages and the two data sheets they link: the US store links the "Version1.0 2024-6" sheet and the UK store links sheet SL-TE-WI-068, revision A/2. We extracted both sheets in several text modes so Chinese-only entries weren't missed, and we translated them. SUNLU's enclosure guidance comes from its product pages and its general wiki page on printer enclosures. Anycubic's figures come from its product page and TDS V3.0, and its enclosure and ventilation guidance comes from its general ABS Printing Guide on the Anycubic Wiki, which isn't specific to this filament. The AMS spool range comes from Bambu Lab's AMS notes. Values vary by color and batch, and makers do reformulate, so check the current pages for your spool. Read more in our editorial standards and affiliate disclosure.

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