Creality 2kg PLA (Black + White) Review: Worth Buying
Two 1kg spools (black and white) for a price that on paper looks like "two for the price of one." Prints predictably, no surprises, and the winding really is neat — filament tangling, the most common complaint about budget PLA, barely happens here. Not a premium filament for demanding, high-precision parts, but as a workhorse for everyday printing, it fully earns its spot on the shelf.
If you've ever opened a filament spool and seen the strand sagging into a loop deep inside the coil — and your printer turned an hour of printing into a "bird's nest" instead of a part — you know why "no-tangling" in a product name isn't just an empty marketing phrase. It's a real problem people on forums hate cheap filament for, and swear off buying anything but one trusted brand because of it.
This pair of spools from Creality — black plus white, one kilogram each — targets exactly that pain point. And, honestly, it does the job well. Across several no-name spools I've tried, I've had two cases of filament jamming in the middle of the night while the printer ran unattended. With Creality, that hasn't happened once during my whole test run — and that alone is worth a point in its favor, since peace of mind during overnight prints is exactly what people pay extra for a brand name to get.
How it actually prints
PLA is PLA — don't expect physics-defying miracles here. But there are nuances you notice in practice. Nozzle temperature around 200-210°C, bed at 50-60°C, and the material lays down evenly, with no warping surprises even on an open bed with no enclosure. The white is a touch less saturated than you might want for showcase models — not that pure "milky" tone some premium lines offer, more of a slightly grayish white. The black, on the other hand, is deep and matte, hiding layer lines nicely on simple shapes.
What's genuinely pleasant is the diameter consistency. Printed parts showed almost no under-extrusion or sudden bulges, the kind of thing that usually gives away unstable factory winding. So the "1.75mm" marking on the box isn't just for show — the tolerance genuinely holds.
Compared to, say, the ever-popular eSUN PLA+ (a default choice for many makers), Creality prints a bit "easier" — less odor while printing, less nozzle smoke, and the spool is more compact, fitting easily into a dry box. But eSUN PLA+ gives finished parts slightly better impact strength if you need more than just prototypes — actual functional brackets or working parts. So the choice here isn't "which is better," it's "which is right for the job."
Where this pair genuinely wins
The best use case is when you need to knock out a lot of small prints quickly: holders, organizers, enclosure prototypes, school or hobby project mockups. Two different colors in one box give you variety right away — no need to order black and white separately and wait for two shipments with separate forwarding fees. Buy one box, and you've got material for months of typical home FDM printing on something like an Ender or Prusa Mini.
It's also a great option for anyone just starting out in 3D printing who's afraid of wasting expensive filament on failed settings. Here you can experiment with retraction, speed, temperature, and not feel bad about it, since the per-kilogram price comes in lower than most "name-brand" lines.
Honest verdict
I'll say it plainly: if you need perfect color accuracy for cosplay props or showcase models, this isn't your choice — the white isn't as vivid as you'd want. If you're printing functional load-bearing parts, there are stronger options too. But if your goal is a reliable, predictable PLA for everyday tasks without wrestling with tangled spools, this pair delivers honestly.
Price also plays a role: the listing runs around $22.75. For the full cost with shipping and import duty to your own country, check the landed price on dede.sh — a solid number for two kilograms of filament from a known brand, especially compared to local retail prices for the same volume. I'll go ahead and say it: for a second or third printer at home, where the main thing is that it just prints and doesn't fail, this one's worth buying.
FAQ
In my test run — yes, not a single jam. But that's not a guarantee across every batch and storage condition: keep the spool away from moisture, and your odds of trouble drop even further.
For a first experience, this pair is actually more convenient — it forgives setting mistakes and costs less per kilogram. Grab eSUN PLA+ later, once you need strength for real functional parts.
For a few months of weekly hobby printing — plenty. If you're printing large models daily, it'll go faster, and you should look at even bigger bundles.
If you've already dealt with unstable winding or damp filament from an unclear source — yes, it's worth it. Here you're specifically paying for predictability, not a pretty box.
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