HATCHBOX ABS 3D Printer Filament (Black, 3.00 mm, 1 kg): problems, parts and running costs

Checked: 2026-10-25

Summary

HATCHBOX Black ABS 3.00 mm is a mid-tier 1 kg spool at $21.99 direct that warps on open frames, gives off styrene fumes and struggles with bed adhesion on large flat parts. Running cost is the filament itself at $21.99 per kilogram plus heated-bed and enclosure energy, acetone and dry storage, with no subscription or lock-in. It is a good buy at about $22 a kilogram for an enclosed printer where spool-to-spool consistency and color matching matter; skip it for the lowest cost per kilogram or without an enclosure.

Common problems and fixes

Warping on open-frame printers — owners report warping without an enclosure; use an enclosed printer with stable chamber heat. Not a manufacturing defect. [6] [8]
Styrene odor in unventilated rooms — ABS produces styrene fumes during printing; ventilation is required. [1] [3] [6]
Not beginner-friendly — ABS requires an enclosure and stable chamber heat, and is humidity- and UV-sensitive. [3] [6] [8]
Narrow 3.00 mm color range — five colors in the 3.00 mm line versus 23 or more in the 1.75 mm line. [2] [6]

Parts and consumables

ABS filament (1 kg spool) — $21.99 direct from HATCHBOX; the CheapSpool tracker shows HATCHBOX ABS from $21.99. Replace when consumed. [1] [2] [6]
Dry storage and desiccant — ABS is humidity-sensitive; keep sealed and dry. [3] [6]

Yearly running cost

No subscription or lock-in. Running cost scales at $21.99 per kilogram consumed, plus heated-bed and enclosure energy, acetone for smoothing and dry storage. No multi-year price history was found. [1] [2] [3] [6]

When it is a good buy

Manufacturer direct black 3.00 mm 1 kg: $21.99. [1] [2]
CheapSpool tracker: HATCHBOX ABS from $21.99. [6]
In the same tracker snapshot, Elegoo ABS lists at $16.99 and Overture ABS at $17.99. [6]
Buy if spool-to-spool consistency, color matching and a known mainstream ABS lane matter more than lowest cost per kilogram. [6] [7]
Skip if lowest cost per kilogram is the priority or the printer lacks an enclosure. [6] [8]
Named alternatives: Elegoo ABS for lowest cost per kilogram; Overture ABS for slightly higher but still budget pricing; the 1.75 mm HATCHBOX ABS line if the printer takes 1.75 mm and a wider color range matters. [6] [2]