Upgrade pick
8.7
Hardened nozzles
E3D Obsidian
A tough everyday abrasive tip with familiar installs
$28
E3D’s Obsidian coating resists abrasion nearly as well as pure hardened steel while staying closer to brass thermal behavior. Swaps are straightforward on V6-style hotends.
See the full Hardened nozzles comparison guide for alternatives and score tables.
Scorecard
Overall8.7
Print quality8.8
8.8
Durability9.1
9.1
Value8.4
8.4
Ease of use9.1
9.1
Compatibility8.5
8.5
Pros
- + Strong abrasion resistance
- + Familiar V6 install
- + Balanced heat transfer
Cons
- − Slightly slower melt than CHT
- − Fewer exotic sizes in stock
Specs
- Material
- Hardened + coated
- Orifice
- 0.4 mm
- Geometry
- V6
- Max temp
- 500 °C