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E3D Obsidian Review
A tough everyday abrasive tip with familiar installs
About $28 (price checked Sep 2026)
Our verdict
A tough everyday abrasive tip with familiar installs. 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. Overall 8.7/10.
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
Who should buy the E3D Obsidian
Owners of V6-compatible hotends who want durability without jumping to exotic alloys.
- + Strong abrasion resistance
- + Familiar V6 install
- + Balanced heat transfer
Who should skip it
- Slightly slower melt than CHT
- Fewer exotic sizes in stock
E3D Obsidian vs Bondtech CHT BiMetal MK8 0.4 mm
The E3D Obsidian scores 8.7/10 at about $28 (price checked Sep 2026). The Bondtech CHT BiMetal MK8 0.4 mm scores 9.2/10 at about $41 (price checked Sep 2026). The most consistent tip for abrasive filaments.
Specs
- Material
- Hardened + coated
- Orifice
- 0.4 mm
- Geometry
- V6
- Max temp
- 500 °C
E3D Obsidian FAQ
- Who should buy the E3D Obsidian?
- Owners of V6-compatible hotends who want durability without jumping to exotic alloys.
- What score did the E3D Obsidian get?
- Overall 8.7/10. That score blends print quality, durability, value, ease of use, and compatibility.
- How much does the E3D Obsidian cost?
- About $28 (price checked Sep 2026). Prices change often, so check the live price on Amazon.