OVERTURE High Speed PLA: Review, Pros & Cons

Summary

OVERTURE High Speed PLA is a 1.75 mm PLA filament sold in 1 kg spools in 30+ colors, with a claimed +/-0.02 mm tolerance, a nozzle range of 190-220 C and a bed range of 25-60 C. Check the speed claim before you buy: the product page advertises up to 300 mm/s while the linked data sheet recommends 40-70 mm/s.

Strengths

Smooth feeding and no clogs reported on Ender 3, Bambu Lab and Anycubic printers.
Deep, consistent black color reported for the black variant.
Vacuum-sealed packaging with desiccant; spools arrive dry.
Broad color range and compatibility with most 1.75 mm FDM printers.
Strong layer adhesion reported in bench tests.
Manufacturer states a larger inside-diameter spool to reduce friction.

Weaknesses

“High speed” and up to 300 mm/s is a marketing claim; the data sheet recommends 40-70 mm/s.
One Prusa Mini+ owner reports clogging and poor overhangs after receiving the reformulated product.
Some batches reported with slightly uneven winding.
Bed adhesion reported weaker on alcohol-cleaned beds.
Reviewer assessment: not as strong as PLA+ for functional parts.

Verified specifications

Material	PLA.
Diameter	1.75 mm; tolerance +/-0.02 mm.
Nozzle temperature	190-220 C.
Bed temperature	25-60 C.
Printing speed (manufacturer claim)	up to 300 mm/s.
Spool weight	1 kg (also 2 kg and 3 kg); 2.2 lb (1 kg) per spool.
Density	1.21 g/cm3 at 21.5 C.
Vicat softening temperature	64.2 C.
Melt index	9.0 g/10 min at 210 C, 2.15 kg.
Melting temperature	148 C.
Tensile strength (X-Y)	47.1 +/-1.2 MPa.
Tensile strength (Z)	38.9 +/-0.5 MPa.
Young's modulus (X-Y)	2641 +/-328 MPa.
Elongation at break (X-Y)	5.1 +/-0.3 %.
Bending modulus (X-Y)	3279 +/-134 MPa.
Bending strength (X-Y)	84.9 +/-3.1 MPa.
Notched Charpy impact strength (X-Y)	3.1 +/-0.3 kJ/m2.
Cooling fan	on.
Pre-packaging drying	24 hours; vacuum-sealed with desiccant.
Re-drying guidance	50 C for 7 hours.
Shelf life (unopened, proper storage)	1 year.
Warranty	30 days from receipt.
Spool material	not stated by the manufacturer; a third-party review describes a cardboard spool, unverified.

Full research notes and sources

Which model this is

This page covers OVERTURE High Speed PLA, 1.75 mm, sold in 1 kg spools (also 2 kg and 3 kg) in 30+ colors. The same formula is sold under color-specific ASINs; one listing is ASIN B0CPJ4QSPK. Amazon listing titles vary by color and often say “Rapid PLA” for the same formula. The manufacturer product page is overture3d.com/products/overture-pla.

Speed claim and the data sheet

The product page advertises printing speed up to 300 mm/s, while the linked TDS (OVERTURE PLA TDS EN V5.1, July 2024) recommends 40-70 mm/s for standard specimens. The TDS is dated July 2024 and it is unresolved whether it predates the high-speed claim. No independent measurement of diameter distribution or mechanical properties for this product was found. A separate “Turbo PLA” TDS exists with different properties (density 1.30 g/cm3, melt index 26.0 g/10 min, high-speed range 100-600 mm/s); its relationship to this product is not documented by the manufacturer.

Owner reports

One Prusa Mini+ owner reports the new High Speed PLA formula clogs the nozzle and produces poor overhangs where the previous formula worked; the advice given was to run a temperature tower and a maximum volumetric flow test. Some batches are reported with slightly uneven winding, corrected by re-spooling or reversing direction. Bed adhesion is reported weaker on alcohol-cleaned beds, with washing in dish soap and warm water recommended. Reviewers judge it not as strong as PLA+ for functional parts.

Storage and drying

Keep the spool in a resealable vacuum bag with desiccant. Manufacturer guidance is re-drying at 50 C for 7 hours. Shelf life is 1 year for an unopened spool stored properly. The manufacturer claims 24-hour drying before packaging and vacuum sealing with desiccant.

Is it worth it?

Manufacturer direct price observed: $13.99-$23.99 per 1 kg depending on color (product page, 2026). Value improves for buyers standardizing on one formula across many colors due to consistent settings. No defensible price or performance comparison data versus competitors was found, so treat any comparison as qualitative.