A20 Pro V2 Laser Engraver vs R1 5W

Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)

In brief

A20 Pro V2 Laser Engraver and R1 5W are two diode laser (405–460 nm) in a similar class. Choose A20 Pro V2 Laser Engraver if work area matters more; choose R1 5W if price matters more.

Parameter
Ortur R1 5W R1 5W Ortur F1 · Entry
Identity
Launch year 2024 2025
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F1 — Entry
Price
Price (€) ~300–600 € ~200–280 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 27.2 × 25 × 21.8 cm
Weight (kg) 6 kg 2.4 kg
Work area (mm) 400 × 365 mm 100 × 100 mm
Power (W) 120 W
Maximum speed 400 mm/s 5000 mm/min
Declared precision 0.02 mm
Category specs
Work area (short side) (mm) 365 mm 100 mm
Rated power (W) 20 W 5 W
Source technology Diode Diode
Max travel speed (mm/s) 400 mm/s 83.33 mm/s
Max processing speed (mm/s) 400 mm/s 83.33 mm/s
Wavelength (nm) 455 nm 450 nm
Autofocus False False
Rotary included/compatible False False
Passthrough False False
Supported software Proprietary, LightBurn, Other Proprietary
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 machine can be controlled via the proprietary Ortur app, available for mobile and desktop devices, which simplifies the engraving process with pre-configured settings for various materials.

The differences that matter

  • Work area: A20 Pro V2 Laser Engraver 400×365 mm vs R1 5W 100×100 mm — A20 Pro V2 Laser Engraver wins (+1360%)
  • Price: A20 Pro V2 Laser Engraver 450 € vs R1 5W 240 € — R1 5W wins (+88%)

Which one to choose

Choose A20 Pro V2 Laser Engraver if…

you value work area.

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Choose R1 5W if…

you value price.

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