Atomstack Glacier 120W Diode Laser Engraver vs Ortur Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W

Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)

In brief

Glacier 120W Diode Laser Engraver and Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W are not direct competitors: different use classes (F4 vs F2). Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W costs less (~€925) 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
Identity
Launch year 2025 2023
Use tier F4 — Semi-professional F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) 2199 € ~800–1050 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 58 × 55 × 15 cm
Weight (kg) 31 kg
Work area (mm) 800 × 800 mm 400 × 380 mm
Power (W) 96 W
Voltage (V) 24 V
Maximum speed 20000 mm/min
Declared precision 0.01 mm
Category specs
Work area (short side) (mm) 800 mm 380 mm
Rated power (W) 120 W 20 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) 15mm Pine, 10mm Plywood, 8mm Black Acrylic
Wavelength (nm) 445 nm
Min resolution (µm) 12.5 µm
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 via USB or Wi-Fi. It also offers the proprietary Ortur Laser Explorer app for controlling and sending jobs directly from a smartphone.

The differences that matter

  • Price: Glacier 120W Diode Laser Engraver 2199 € vs Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W 925 € — Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W wins (+138%)
  • Work area: Glacier 120W Diode Laser Engraver 800×800 mm vs Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W 400×380 mm — Glacier 120W Diode Laser Engraver wins (+321%)

Which one to choose

Choose Glacier 120W Diode Laser Engraver if…

you value work area.

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Choose Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W if…

you value price.

See the Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W sheet →

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