Atomstack Glacier 120W Diode Laser Engraver vs Ortur H20 40W
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Glacier 120W Diode Laser Engraver and H20 40W are not direct competitors: different use classes (F4 vs F2). H20 40W costs less (~€1500) 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 |
Glacier 120W Diode Laser Engraver
Atomstack
F4 · Semi-professional
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H20 40W
Ortur
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F4 — Semi-professional | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 2199 € | ~1300–1700 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 62.5 × 46.2 × 27.2 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 31 kg | 22.8 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 800 × 800 mm | 410 × 275 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | — | 98 mm |
| Maximum speed | — | 20000 mm/min |
| Declared precision | — | 0.01 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 800 mm | 275 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 120 W | 40 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | — | 333.33 mm/s |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | — | 333.33 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | 40 mm legno massello, 30 mm acrilico (singolo passaggio) | 20mm wood, 15mm acrylic (single pass) |
| Wavelength (nm) | — | 450 nm |
| Autofocus | True | True |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | — | False |
| 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. | Compatible with industry-standard software LightBurn and LaserGRBL, as well as Ortur's proprietary Inspiraesth application. Supports connectivity via USB, Wi-Fi, and local memory card. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Glacier 120W Diode Laser Engraver 800×800 mm vs H20 40W 410×275 mm — Glacier 120W Diode Laser Engraver wins (+468%)
- Price: Glacier 120W Diode Laser Engraver 2199 € vs H20 40W 1500 € — H20 40W wins (+47%)
Which one to choose
Choose Glacier 120W Diode Laser Engraver if…
you value work area.
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