Atomstack Kraft Lite 40W vs Ortur Laser Master 2 S2 5W
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Kraft Lite 40W and Laser Master 2 S2 5W are not direct competitors: very different prices (~10.9×). Laser Master 2 S2 5W costs less (~€215) and is the entry-level choice; Kraft Lite 40W offers more capability at a higher price (~€2335). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Kraft Lite 40W
Atomstack
F2 · Intermediate
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Laser Master 2 S2 5W
Ortur
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2021 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 2335 € | ~170–260 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 55 × 58 × 15 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 23.6 kg | 2.4 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 500 × 320 mm | 390 × 410 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 48 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 24 V |
| Maximum speed | — | 10000 mm/min |
| Declared precision | — | 0.01 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 320.0 mm | 390 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 20.0 W | 5 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | — | 166.67 mm/s |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | — | 166.67 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | wood: 18mm, acrylic: 5mm, leather: 5mm, metal: 0.01mm, stone: 0.01mm | 8mm wood, 5mm acrylic |
| Wavelength (nm) | — | 445 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | — | 10 µm |
| Autofocus | True | False |
| Rotary included/compatible | — | False |
| Passthrough | True | True |
| Supported software | — | LightBurn, Other |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Compatible with LightBurn, LaserGRBL, and any software that outputs G-code to a GRBL controller. The board uses open GRBL firmware, allowing for customizable engraving parameters without locking you into proprietary software. LightBurn requires a separate license (about €99). | Natively compatible with LightBurn (paid) for Windows, macOS, and Linux systems, and with LaserGRBL (free) exclusively for Windows environments. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Kraft Lite 40W 2335 € vs Laser Master 2 S2 5W 215 € — Laser Master 2 S2 5W wins (+986%)
Which one to choose
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