Glacier 120W Diode Laser Engraver vs Aufero Laser 1

Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)

In brief

Glacier 120W Diode Laser Engraver and Aufero Laser 1 are not direct competitors: different use classes (F4 vs F1), very different prices (~14.7×). Aufero Laser 1 costs less (~€150) and is the entry-level choice; Glacier 120W Diode Laser Engraver offers more capability at a higher price (~€2199). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.

Parameter
Riconoscimenti
Identity
Launch year 2025 2021
Use tier F4 — Semi-professional F1 — Entry
Price
Price (€) 2199 € ~110–190 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 31.5 × 42.2 × 12.4 cm
Weight (kg) 31 kg
Work area (mm) 800 × 800 mm 180 × 180 mm
Power (W) 48 W
Voltage (V) 24 V
Maximum speed 5000 mm/min
Category specs
Work area (short side) (mm) 800 mm 180 mm
Rated power (W) 120 W 5 W
Source technology Diode Diode
Max travel speed (mm/s) 83.33 mm/s
Max processing speed (mm/s) 83.33 mm/s
Max cut depth per material 40 mm legno massello, 30 mm acrilico (singolo passaggio)
Wavelength (nm) 450 nm
Autofocus True False
Rotary included/compatible False False
Passthrough True
Supported software Proprietary, LightBurn LightBurn, Other
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No
Software notes The system is fully compatible with LightBurn, the industry-standard software for advanced vector preparation and control, and AtomStack Studio, the manufacturer's proprietary solution. It also features a built-in touchscreen for offline control, allowing complex jobs to be started without the need for a constantly connected computer. Fully compatible with LightBurn and LaserGRBL, it supports major operating systems via a direct USB connection.

MakerSpecs Awards

Glacier 120W Diode Laser Engraver

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Aufero Laser 1

Best price Entry

The lowest list price among entry-level Diode laser (405–460 nm) machines: €150. The second cheapest starts at €169. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)

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The differences that matter

  • Price: Glacier 120W Diode Laser Engraver 2199 € vs Aufero Laser 1 150 € — Aufero Laser 1 wins (+1366%)
  • Work area: Glacier 120W Diode Laser Engraver 800×800 mm vs Aufero Laser 1 180×180 mm — Glacier 120W Diode Laser Engraver wins (+1875%)

Which one to choose

Choose Glacier 120W Diode Laser Engraver if…

you value work area.

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Choose Aufero Laser 1 if…

you value price. It is the cheapest in its class.

See the Aufero Laser 1 sheet →

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