P1 Ultra Portable Laser Engraver vs Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
P1 Ultra Portable Laser Engraver and Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.1×). P1 Ultra Portable Laser Engraver costs less (~€300) and is the entry-level choice; Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W offers more capability at a higher price (~€925). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
P1 Ultra Portable Laser Engraver
Atomstack
F1 · Entry
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Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W
Ortur
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~250–350 € | ~800–1050 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 26.5 × 30.3 × 18.5 cm | 58 × 55 × 15 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 3 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 130 × 130 mm | 400 × 380 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 0 mm | — |
| Power (W) | 24 W | 96 W |
| Voltage (V) | 24 V | 24 V |
| Maximum speed | 180 mm/s | 20000 mm/min |
| Declared precision | 0.01 mm | 0.01 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 130 mm | 380 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 5 W | 20 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | 180 mm/s | 333.33 mm/s |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | 180 mm/s | 333.33 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | Balsa wood up to 3-4mm, acrylic up to 2-3mm in multiple passes | 15mm Pine, 10mm Plywood, 8mm Black Acrylic |
| Wavelength (nm) | 455 nm | 445 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | 10 µm | 12.5 µm |
| Autofocus | False | False |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | False | True |
| Supported software | LightBurn, Other | LightBurn, Other |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The system offers versatile compatibility and can be controlled either through industry-standard software solutions or via dedicated mobile applications. It fully supports LightBurn for users seeking advanced control over engraving parameters and complex project management, alongside LaserGRBL, an open-source option ideal for Windows environments. Furthermore, the integrated wireless connectivity allows operation through the proprietary smartphone and tablet application, optimizing the workflow for quick engravings directly from graphic files stored on mobile devices without needing a permanent physical computer connection. | 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: P1 Ultra Portable Laser Engraver 300 € vs Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W 925 € — P1 Ultra Portable Laser Engraver wins (+208%)
- Work area: P1 Ultra Portable Laser Engraver 130×130 mm vs Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W 400×380 mm — Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W wins (+799%)
Which one to choose
Choose P1 Ultra Portable Laser Engraver if…
you value price.
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