Atomstack Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode vs Ortur Aufero AL3 20W
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode and Aufero AL3 20W are not direct competitors: different use classes (F4 vs F2), very different prices (~3×). Aufero AL3 20W costs less (~€675) and is the entry-level choice; Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode offers more capability at a higher price (~€2000). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode
Atomstack
F4 · Semi-professional
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Aufero AL3 20W
Ortur
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F4 — Semi-professional | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1800–2200 € | ~600–750 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Weight (kg) | 31 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 800 × 800 mm | 400 × 400 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 | 400 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 90 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 | 30mm (wood) | — |
| Wavelength (nm) | — | 455 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | — | 10 µm |
| Autofocus | True | False |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | — | False |
| Supported software | LightBurn, Other | LightBurn, Other, Proprietary |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The system is compatible with leading laser cutting and engraving software, such as LightBurn and LaserGRBL. The machine offers fully offline operation capabilities via its built-in touchscreen display, allowing users to manage jobs locally without the need for a permanently tethered computer during extensive runs. It supports standard G-code files and can be expanded with additional modules, such as the infrared laser for processing metals. | Compatible with LightBurn and LaserGRBL via USB or Wi-Fi connection. It also supports the proprietary Inspiraesth app for direct control from mobile devices. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode 2000 € vs Aufero AL3 20W 675 € — Aufero AL3 20W wins (+196%)
- Work area: Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode 800×800 mm vs Aufero AL3 20W 400×400 mm — Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode wins (+300%)
Which one to choose
Choose Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode if…
you value work area.
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