FLASHFORGE ASA 3D Printer Filament: Review, Pros & Cons

Summary

A 1.75 mm ASA filament sold on 1 kg spools for outdoor and weather-resistant parts, with manufacturer-listed print parameters of 240-270 C nozzle and 100-120 C bed. Check your printer before you buy: Flashforge notes ASA warps on open-frame machines and benefits from an enclosure, high temperatures and ventilation.

Strengths

Manufacturer publishes a full parameter set: nozzle, bed, speed, layer height, drying and storage.
Flashforge claims UV and weather resistance, high toughness, impact strength and anti-static properties.
Listed as compatible with most 1.75 mm FFF printers.
SDS, RoHS and REACH certifications are claimed.
14 color variants including Basic, Sparkle and Multicolor options.
At $29.99 per kg, priced in line with other branded ASA filaments.

Weaknesses

No independent instrumented test of this exact filament was found; mechanical, thermal and UV-aging data are unpublished.
Flashforge states ASA needs a high-temperature nozzle and an enclosure to prevent warping, and emits fumes; open-frame printer owners face warping and ventilation risk.
No measured tensile strength, heat deflection temperature, UV aging or color-fastness data on the pages read.
No warranty term for the filament was found on the pages read.
The product page describes an “ASA Variety Pack” while the SKU and spec table describe a single 1 kg spool; which is sold is not clarified.
An SDS document link was not found on the pages read despite the SDS claim.

Verified specifications

Material	ASA (Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate).
Filament diameter	1.75 mm.
Spool weight	1 kg (2.2 lbs).
Nozzle temperature	240-270 C.
Build plate temperature	100-120 C.
Printing speed	40-300 mm/s.
Layer thickness	0.12-0.3 mm.
Nozzle diameter	0.4/0.6 mm (0.4 mm recommended).
Cooling fan	0-50%.
Retraction	1-3 mm at 30-50 mm/s.
Drying before printing	80 C for 12 hours.
Support materials	self-supporting, HIPS.
Storage	room temperature to 40 C at <=20% RH, sealed with desiccant.
Certifications	SDS, RoHS, REACH.
Color variants	14, including Basic, Sparkle and Multicolor.

Full research notes and sources

Which model this is

This page covers Flashforge ASA Filament, a 1.75 mm ASA on 1 kg spools (SKU pattern DLZ-ASA Basic-1-175--BT), offered in 14 colors. Do not confuse it with Flashforge ASA-CF (carbon-fiber reinforced) or with Flashforge ABS.

Printing parameters and prep

The published set is 240-270 C nozzle, 100-120 C bed, 40-300 mm/s print speed, 0.12-0.3 mm layer thickness, 0.4/0.6 mm nozzle (0.4 mm recommended), 0-50% cooling fan, and 1-3 mm retraction at 30-50 mm/s. Dry the spool at 80 C for 12 hours before printing, and store it at room temperature to 40 C at <=20% RH sealed with desiccant. General ASA guidance describes the material as strong and UV and weather resistant, suitable for outdoor use, but prone to warping on open printers; an enclosure helps, and fumes are milder than ABS. One owner report shows ASA printed on a Flashforge Creator Pro at 240 C nozzle and 110 C bed with the fan on, which matches the manufacturer’s 240-270 C / 100-120 C range but does not establish filament quality.

Running costs

Flashforge US store lists Flashforge ASA Filament at $29.99 USD for most colors, with the Multicolor Burnt Titanium variant at $35.99 USD. Recurring costs are additional spools and electricity; no capsule or proprietary lock-in applies. No discount data was found on the pages read.

Is it worth it?

At $29.99 for a 1 kg spool, Flashforge ASA sits at the same price point as several competing branded ASA filaments and below some engineering-grade ASAs. Without independent test data, the value case rests on the published spec sheet, color range and manufacturer certifications rather than measured performance. Buyers needing verified mechanical or UV-aging data should prefer a brand with published test reports.