Atelier 12W Galvo Diode Laser Engraver vs R1 5W

Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)

In brief

Atelier 12W Galvo Diode Laser Engraver and R1 5W are two diode laser (405–460 nm) in a similar class. Choose Atelier 12W Galvo Diode 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 2025 2025
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F1 — Entry
Price
Price (€) ~600–800 € ~200–280 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 30 × 30 × 41.5 cm 27.2 × 25 × 21.8 cm
Weight (kg) 3.49 kg 2.4 kg
Work area (mm) 120 × 120 mm 100 × 100 mm
Power (W) 96 W
Voltage (V) 24 V
Maximum speed 4000 mm/s 5000 mm/min
Declared precision 0.01 mm
Category specs
Work area (short side) (mm) 120 mm 100 mm
Rated power (W) 12 W 5 W
Source technology Diode Diode
Max travel speed (mm/s) 4000 mm/s 83.33 mm/s
Max processing speed (mm/s) 4000 mm/s 83.33 mm/s
Wavelength (nm) 455 nm 450 nm
Autofocus False
Rotary included/compatible False False
Passthrough False False
Supported software Proprietary, LightBurn Proprietary
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No
Software notes The control of the machine is fully compatible with the industry standard LightBurn, ensuring users have access to advanced tools for design, layer management, and vector path optimization directly via USB connection. The proprietary software provided by the manufacturer is also supported, making it ideal for quick engraving and marking operations or for users who prefer a more streamlined interface. The absence of constraints related to cloud architectures ensures full hardware operability even in offline environments, protecting the confidentiality of work files and ensuring the tool's longevity is not dependent on external remote server support. 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

  • Price: Atelier 12W Galvo Diode Laser Engraver 700 € vs R1 5W 240 € — R1 5W wins (+192%)
  • Work area: Atelier 12W Galvo Diode Laser Engraver 120×120 mm vs R1 5W 100×100 mm — Atelier 12W Galvo Diode Laser Engraver wins (+44%)

Which one to choose

Choose Atelier 12W Galvo Diode Laser Engraver if…

you value work area.

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Choose R1 5W if…

you value price.

See the R1 5W sheet →

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