Atomstack A20 Pro V2 Laser Engraver vs Ortur Laser Master 2 Pro S2 5W

Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)

In brief

Laser Master 2 Pro S2 5W leads on the available specs (starting with price); A20 Pro V2 Laser Engraver makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case.

Parameter
Identity
Launch year 2024 2021
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~300–600 € 329 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 60 × 57 × 13 cm
Weight (kg) 6 kg 3.5 kg
Work area (mm) 400 × 365 mm 400 × 400 mm
Power (W) 120 W 48 W
Voltage (V) 24 V
Maximum speed 400 mm/s 10000 mm/min
Declared precision 0.02 mm 0.01 mm
Category specs
Work area (short side) (mm) 365 mm 400 mm
Rated power (W) 20 W 5.5 W
Source technology Diode Diode
Max travel speed (mm/s) 400 mm/s 250 mm/s
Max processing speed (mm/s) 400 mm/s 250 mm/s
Max cut depth per material Wood: 12 mm, Acrylic: 5 mm
Wavelength (nm) 455 nm 445 nm
Min resolution (µm) 12.5 µm
Autofocus False False
Rotary included/compatible False False
Passthrough False True
Supported software Proprietary, LightBurn, Other LightBurn, Other
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No
Software notes The software compatibility of the device is extensive and aligns with the industrial standards of the maker sector. It natively supports both LaserGRBL, a free and open-source option suitable for basic engraving operations, and LightBurn, the most popular paid professional platform for advanced management of layers, cutting parameters, and complex vector formats. Control can be managed directly via a wired USB connection from a computer or in offline mode, using memory cards to load processing files. The machine responds to standard G-code commands, allowing experienced users fine customization of acceleration and speed parameters through the configuration of the internal firmware, without constraints linked to proprietary and closed-source cloud ecosystems. The operational management of the engraver is guaranteed by full compatibility with the most popular software in the industry, making workflow integration highly flexible. Users can utilize LightBurn, an advanced commercial program that has become the gold standard for those requiring complex editing tools and granular control over cutting parameters. Alternatively, the motherboard natively supports LaserGRBL, a free and open-source software solution, particularly suitable for beginners due to its intuitive interface. The connection between the computer and the machine occurs physically via a standard USB cable, ensuring stable and low-latency data transfer, without any need for an internet connection or reliance on cloud-based platforms.

The differences that matter

  • Price: A20 Pro V2 Laser Engraver 450 € vs Laser Master 2 Pro S2 5W 329 € — Laser Master 2 Pro S2 5W wins (+37%)
  • Work area: A20 Pro V2 Laser Engraver 400×365 mm vs Laser Master 2 Pro S2 5W 400×400 mm — Laser Master 2 Pro S2 5W wins (+10%)

Which one to choose

Choose Laser Master 2 Pro S2 5W if…

you value price and work area.

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