Elegoo is best known for resin printers and the Centauri Carbon, but its filament store now runs to more than 30 lines and well over 100 listings, from $13.49 PLA Basic refills to $59.99 PPS-CF. The names are confusing: PLA, PLA Basic, PLA Plus, Rapid PLA+ and PLA Pro all sit within $3.50 of each other, and so do three different PETGs. We compared Elegoo’s US store prices and product pages, the filament profiles Elegoo publishes for its own printers, Elegoo’s shipping and warranty policies, and published reviews. We don’t test filament ourselves; every figure below is attributed to its source.
Elegoo filament by the numbers
- $13.49 to $18.99 per kilogram is what Elegoo’s US store charged for 1 kg rolls of its PLA, PETG, ASA, ABS and TPU lines on November 11, 2026. Engineering grades run from $21.99 (PLA-CF) to $59.99 (PPS-CF).
- $15 flat is Elegoo’s US shipping fee on orders under $50; orders of $50 or more ship free to the 48 contiguous states and D.C., per its shipping policy.
- 600 vs 250 mm/s: Elegoo’s Rapid PLA+ page promises “up to 600mm/s” in its feature list, then says it prints smoothly “at the fast printing speed of 250mm/s (on our Neptune 4 series)” lower on the same page.
- 21 mm³/s is the maximum volumetric flow Elegoo’s Centauri Carbon 2 profiles allow for PLA, PLA Basic and Rapid PLA+ alike. At a 0.2 mm layer and 0.42 mm line, that is about 250 mm/s.
- 5 vs 18 mm³/s is the flow limit those same profiles set for PETG Pro versus Rapid PETG and PETG HF, all three priced at $13.99.
- ±0.02 mm is the diameter tolerance Elegoo lists for its PLA, PLA Plus, Rapid PLA+, PLA Pro, PETG Pro and Rapid PETG.
- 0 recalls: we found no Elegoo product in the U.S. CPSC recall database on November 11, 2026.
Elegoo filament prices at a glance
Prices are for single 1 kg rolls and the cheapest bulk pack on us.elegoo.com, checked November 11, 2026, during Elegoo’s Black Friday sale. Temperatures and flow limits come from Elegoo’s Centauri Carbon 2 filament profiles (the ElegooSlicer profiles synced into OrcaSlicer’s public GitHub repository).
| Elegoo line | 1 kg roll | Cheapest bulk, per kg | Nozzle range (Elegoo profile) | Max flow, CC2 profile | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLA (RFID) | $13.99 | $9.80 (20 kg, $195.99) | 190-240 °C | 21 mm³/s | Default pick, CANVAS auto-detect |
| PLA Basic | $13.49 refill / $14.49 spool | $10.00 (10 kg, from $99.99) | 190-230 °C | 21 mm³/s | Reusable-spool owners |
| PLA Plus | $14.99 | $9.80 (20 kg, $195.99) | 190-240 °C | 20 mm³/s | Tougher everyday parts |
| Rapid PLA+ | $15.99 | $10.50 (20 kg, $209.99) | 190-240 °C | 21 mm³/s | Neptune 4 owners using Elegoo's speed presets |
| PLA Pro | $16.99 | $11.00 (4-color or black 10 kg, $109.99) | 190-240 °C | 20 mm³/s | Stiffer brackets and fixtures |
| PLA Matte | $17.99 | $12.00 (10 kg, $119.99) | 190-240 °C | 16 mm³/s | Display models |
| PLA Silk | $18.99 | $13.00 (10 kg, $129.99) | 190-240 °C (230 default) | 16 mm³/s | Shiny decorative prints |
| PETG Pro | $13.99 | $10.25 (20 kg, $204.99) | 230-270 °C | 5 mm³/s | Slower printers, general PETG |
| Rapid PETG | $13.99 | $10.50 (20 kg, $209.99) | 230-270 °C | 18 mm³/s | Functional parts on fast printers |
| PETG HF | $13.99 | $11.30 (10 kg, $112.99) | 230-250 °C | 18 mm³/s | Functional parts on fast printers |
| ASA | $16.99 | $13.00 (10 kg, $129.99) | 240-280 °C | 12 mm³/s | Outdoor parts, enclosed printers |
| ABS | $18.99 | $13.00 (10 kg, $129.99) | 240-280 °C | 18 mm³/s | Heat-resistant parts, enclosed printers |
| TPU 95A / Rapid TPU 95A | $17.99 / $22.99 | $12.30 (TPU 95A 10 kg, $122.99) | 200-250 / 200-230 °C | 3.2 / 12 mm³/s | Flexible parts |
Elegoo also sells PETG Translucent and PETG Glitter at $13.99, PLA Translucent at $14.99, PLA CMYK at $15.99, PLA Galaxy, Marble, Wood and Metallic at $18.99, PLA Glow at $19.99, PLA Sparkle at $20.99, and engineering grades: PETG-CF and PETG-GF $18.99, PLA-CF $21.99, ASA-CF $22.99, PC $29.99, PC-FR $34.99, PET-CF $36.00, PAHT-CF $55.99 and PPS-CF $59.99. A reusable spool for the PLA Basic refills is $9.99.
PLA, PLA Basic, PLA Plus, Rapid PLA+ or PLA Pro?
Elegoo doesn’t publish a strength datasheet for these lines on its US store, so the comparison below uses what Elegoo does publish: its prices, its own product descriptions and the slicer profiles it ships for its printers.
| PLA (RFID) | PLA Basic | PLA Plus | Rapid PLA+ | PLA Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kg price | $13.99 | $13.49 / $14.49 | $14.99 | $15.99 | $16.99 |
| Elegoo's pitch | Standard PLA, RFID tag | Beginner PLA, spool-free | Tougher, less brittle | "Up to 600mm/s" | Stiffer than PLA |
| Max flow, Centauri Carbon 2 profile | 21 mm³/s | 21 mm³/s | 20 mm³/s | 21 mm³/s | 20 mm³/s |
| Max flow, Neptune 4 profile | 16 mm³/s | 21 mm³/s | 20 mm³/s | 21 mm³/s | 20 mm³/s |
| Speed at 0.2 × 0.42 mm (CC2 limit) | About 250 mm/s | About 250 mm/s | About 238 mm/s | About 250 mm/s | About 238 mm/s |
| Bulk low, per kg | $9.80 | $10.00 | $9.80 | $10.50 | $11.00 |
Two things stand out. First, Rapid PLA+ buys you almost nothing on a Centauri Carbon 2. Elegoo’s own profile for that printer gives Rapid PLA+, plain PLA and PLA Basic the same 21 mm³/s limit, so the $2 premium over PLA (RFID) pays for a toughened formula, not extra speed. On the older Neptune 4 profiles, Rapid PLA+ does get 21 mm³/s against 16 mm³/s for plain PLA, which is where Elegoo’s “250mm/s on our Neptune 4 series” line comes from. Second, the 600 mm/s headline is out of reach for most printers. At a 0.2 mm layer and 0.42 mm line, 600 mm/s means about 50 mm³ of plastic per second, more than twice what Elegoo’s own profiles allow. The same pattern shows up across budget brands; our SUNLU filament guide found a “600 mm/s” headline over a “≤250 mm/s” spec table.
For most people the order is simple: PLA (RFID) for everyday prints, PLA Plus if parts crack or snap, and PLA Pro only if you want stiffness for brackets. PLA Basic makes sense if you already own reusable spools, since the refill is $1 cheaper than the spooled version.
Which Elegoo PETG to buy
All three of Elegoo’s main PETG lines cost $13.99 per kilogram, but they are not interchangeable.
| PETG Pro | Rapid PETG | PETG HF | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kg price | $13.99 | $13.99 | $13.99 |
| Elegoo's pitch | Balance of PLA ease and ABS strength | "Up to 600mm/s", more rigid | "Up to 600 mm/s", added to the US store in September 2026 |
| Max flow, Centauri Carbon 2 profile | 5 mm³/s | 18 mm³/s | 18 mm³/s |
| Max flow, Neptune 4 profile | 8 mm³/s | 18 mm³/s | No profile |
| Speed at 0.2 × 0.42 mm (CC2 limit) | About 60 mm/s | About 214 mm/s | About 214 mm/s |
| Nozzle range (profile) | 230-270 °C | 230-270 °C | 230-250 °C |
| Colors in stock | 13 | 12 | 12 |
PETG Pro is the slow one. Elegoo’s Centauri Carbon 2 profile limits it to 5 mm³/s, less than a third of Rapid PETG and PETG HF, which is a cautious setting rather than a material limit, but it is what you get out of the box. On a CoreXY printer, buy Rapid PETG or PETG HF at the same price. For how PETG compares with PLA and PCTG, see our PLA vs PETG guide and PCTG filament guide.
The real price: bundles, bulk packs and the $50 shipping line
Elegoo’s single-roll prices look competitive, but its shipping policy changes the math. Orders under $50 pay a flat $15 to the 48 contiguous states and D.C.; orders of $50 or more ship free.
| What you order | Price | Shipping | Delivered cost per kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 × PLA (RFID) 1 kg | $13.99 | $15 | $28.99 |
| 3 × PLA Plus 1 kg | $44.97 | $15 | $19.99 |
| 4 × PLA (RFID) 1 kg | $55.96 | Free | $13.99 |
| PLA (RFID) 5-color bundle, 5 kg | $62.99 | Free | $12.60 |
| PLA (RFID) 6-color pack, 6 kg | $69.00 | Free | $11.50 |
| PLA (RFID) 10 kg | $104.99 | Free | $10.50 |
| PLA (RFID) or PLA Plus 20 kg | $195.99 | Free | $9.80 |
The cut-off creates an odd result: three rolls of PLA Plus cost $4 more delivered than four rolls of PLA (RFID). If you buy from Elegoo directly, order at least four rolls or a bundle. Elegoo’s store banner also advertised filament “from $9.99 per roll” during the sale, which is close to the per-kilogram price of its 10 kg and 20 kg packs; the cheapest single 1 kg roll that day was $13.49. Elegoo’s shipping policy also says filaments are not shipped to Hawaii.
Elegoo vs other budget filament brands
Per-kilogram prices from each brand’s own US store, checked November 11, 2026 (Bambu Lab: October 29, 2026).
| Brand and line | How it's sold | Price per kg |
|---|---|---|
| Elegoo PLA (RFID) | 20 kg / 10 kg / 1 kg roll | $9.80 / $10.50 / $13.99 |
| SUNLU refill coil (PLA, PLA+, PETG) | Coil for a reusable spool | $10.49-$11.59 |
| SUNLU PLA+ 2.0 | Single rolls, US variants | $10.99-$13.59 |
| Overture High Speed PETG | 4-pack, $49.99 | $12.50 |
| Elegoo Rapid PETG | 5-color bundle, $62.99 | $12.60 |
| Overture PLA | 4-pack, $52.99 | $13.25 |
| Elegoo PLA Plus | 5-color bundle, $67.99 | $13.60 |
| Bambu Lab PLA Basic | Refill / with spool (list) | $14.99 / $17.99 |
| Overture PLA+ | Single roll / refill | $16.99 / $12.99 |
| Polymaker Panchroma Basic PLA | Single roll | $17.99-$19.99 |
Elegoo is the cheapest of these only in its 20 kg packs, and its 10 kg price ties SUNLU’s refill coils. In single rolls and 5 kg bundles, SUNLU is $1 to $3 a kilogram cheaper on most colors, and Overture’s 4-packs are within a dollar a kilogram of Elegoo’s bundles. Elegoo’s advantage is RFID for its own printers, not price.
RFID filament and the Centauri Carbon 2
Elegoo’s “PLA (RFID)” spools carry a tag that its CANVAS multi-color system reads. Tom’s Hardware described the process in its February 18, 2026 Centauri Carbon 2 review: Elegoo RFID spools are identified by waving them at the reader on the CANVAS module, then fed into the Bowden tube, while other filaments have to be set up by hand. The same review noted that the printer’s filament names don’t always match the slicer’s, so the reviewer sometimes had to rename a slicer filament to the exact spelling.
- Price: Elegoo charges the same $13.99 for PLA (RFID) as for untagged PLA, and most untagged colors were sold out on November 11, 2026. There is no reason to avoid the RFID version.
- Which printers read it: CANVAS for the Centauri Carbon 2 and Centauri 2 costs $120 without cover and $150 with it, and a CANVAS for the original Centauri Carbon is $65. The Centauri Carbon 2 Combo ($399, list $449) includes it.
- Bundles: the Centauri Carbon 2 Combo with 4 kg of PLA (RFID) costs $444, $45 more than the Combo alone, which works out to $11.25 per kilogram.
- Spool holders: Tom’s Hardware found the Centauri Carbon 2’s side spool holders sized for Elegoo spools. A third-party cardboard spool stuck and tore the rubber grips off one holder. Elegoo sells a replacement holder for $21.99.
Our Elegoo Centauri Carbon review covers the printers themselves.
Using Elegoo spools in a Bambu Lab AMS
Elegoo filament works in a Bambu Lab AMS, but nothing is automatic. Bambu’s AMS only auto-recognizes Bambu Lab’s own RFID spools, so you set material and color for each Elegoo spool on the printer or in Bambu Studio. Two other details matter:
- Cardboard spools rub. Elegoo’s own Rapid PLA+ page links a printable “Filament Ring” model and says it is meant to “adapt to AMS (because AMS will rub the bottom paper tray, causing the paper tray to easily delaminate)”. Elegoo recommends printing the ring in PETG. Bambu’s wiki also recommends an adapter ring for cardboard spools.
- Spool weight. Elegoo lists the empty Rapid PLA+ spool at 154 ±10 g, which is useful if you weigh spools to track what is left.
Our Bambu Lab AMS guide covers which unit fits which printer, and our Bambu Lab filament guide covers Bambu’s own RFID spools and refills.
What independent reviewers report
We found no independent lab test of Elegoo filament’s strength, diameter consistency or real-world speed. What is published is narrower:
- Tom’s Hardware used Elegoo black and white PLA (RFID) in its Centauri Carbon 2 review and printed a seven-piece multicolor plate at a 0.2 mm layer height and an average of 160 mm/s in 4 hours 55 minutes, with “no color bleeding using the default purge values”. That says more about the printer than the filament, but it shows Elegoo’s PLA running well above the speeds of an older bed slinger.
- Owner reviews on Elegoo’s own store are positive (Rapid PLA+ showed 92 five-star ratings out of 102 on November 11, 2026), but store reviews are self-selected and can’t be checked.
- Elegoo’s moisture claims are its own: each spool is dried before packing and vacuum-sealed with desiccant, and its 10 kg PLA page says the filament is dried for 24 hours first. That reduces, but doesn’t remove, the need to dry PETG and TPU that has been open for weeks.
Drying and storage
Elegoo doesn’t publish per-material drying temperatures on its US filament pages. For comparison, SUNLU’s wiki recommends 50 °C for PLA and 60-70 °C for PETG; our filament dryer guide covers drying times and hardware, and our filament storage guide covers sealed boxes. Cardboard spools hold some moisture themselves, which is one more reason to store opened spools sealed.
Who should buy Elegoo filament
- Buy PLA (RFID) if you own a Centauri Carbon 2, Centauri 2 or a CANVAS-upgraded Centauri Carbon. It costs the same as untagged PLA and skips manual setup.
- Buy Rapid PETG or PETG HF, not PETG Pro, for functional parts on any fast CoreXY printer.
- Buy in 10 kg or 20 kg packs if you print a lot of one color; at $9.80 to $10.50 per kilogram, that is where Elegoo matches or beats SUNLU and Overture.
- Buy SUNLU or Overture instead for a few mixed rolls on a non-Elegoo printer, where their lower per-roll prices (and SUNLU’s free shipping over $40) beat Elegoo’s $15 fee under $50.
- Buy Bambu Lab filament if you want RFID auto-setup in a Bambu AMS.
Bottom line
Elegoo filament is fairly priced budget filament with one real advantage: RFID spools that the Centauri Carbon 2’s CANVAS reads automatically, at no extra cost. Buy PLA (RFID) for everyday printing, Rapid PETG or PETG HF for functional parts, and buy at least $50 at a time or the $15 shipping fee wipes out the savings. Ignore the “600 mm/s” headlines: Elegoo’s own product page and slicer profiles point to about 250 mm/s, and on a Centauri Carbon 2 plain PLA gets the same flow limit as Rapid PLA+.
Sources (checked November 11, 2026): us.elegoo.com product listings, Rapid PLA+, Centauri Carbon 2 and CANVAS product pages, shipping policy and warranty table; Elegoo filament profiles for the Centauri Carbon 2 and Neptune 4 series in the OrcaSlicer GitHub repository (synced from ElegooSlicer); Tom’s Hardware Centauri Carbon 2 review (February 18, 2026); Bambu Lab wiki (AMS notes); store.sunlu.com, overture3d.com and us.polymaker.com store listings; Bambu Lab US store (October 29, 2026); U.S. CPSC recall database.
Related guides
- SUNLU filament: the other big budget brand, line by line.
- Bambu Lab filament: Bambu’s RFID lineup, refills and bulk tiers.
- Best PLA filament: where Elegoo sits among PLA grades.
- Best PETG filament: value and premium PETG picks.
- Best 3D printer filament: the top spools across materials.
- Elegoo Centauri Carbon review: the printers CANVAS fits.
- Best filament dryer: drying PETG and TPU before printing.