Atomstack Glacier 120W Diode Laser Engraver vs Ortur R1 5W
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Glacier 120W Diode Laser Engraver and R1 5W are not direct competitors: different use classes (F4 vs F1), very different prices (~9.2×). R1 5W costs less (~€240) 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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R1 5W
Ortur
F1 · Entry
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F4 — Semi-professional | F1 — Entry |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 2199 € | ~200–280 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 27.2 × 25 × 21.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 31 kg | 2.4 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 800 × 800 mm | 100 × 100 mm |
| Maximum speed | — | 5000 mm/min |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 800 mm | 100 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 | — | False |
| Supported software | Proprietary, LightBurn | Proprietary |
| 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. | 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: Glacier 120W Diode Laser Engraver 2199 € vs R1 5W 240 € — R1 5W wins (+816%)
- Work area: Glacier 120W Diode Laser Engraver 800×800 mm vs R1 5W 100×100 mm — Glacier 120W Diode Laser Engraver wins (+6300%)
Which one to choose
Choose Glacier 120W Diode Laser Engraver if…
you value work area.
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