P1 Ultra Portable Laser Engraver vs R1 5W

Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)

In brief

P1 Ultra Portable Laser Engraver and R1 5W are two diode laser (405–460 nm) in a similar class. Choose P1 Ultra Portable Laser Engraver if work area matters more; choose R1 5W if price matters more.

Parameter
Ortur R1 5W R1 5W Ortur F1 · Entry
Identity
Launch year 2024 2025
Use tier F1 — Entry F1 — Entry
Price
Price (€) ~250–350 € ~200–280 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 26.5 × 30.3 × 18.5 cm 27.2 × 25 × 21.8 cm
Weight (kg) 3 kg 2.4 kg
Work area (mm) 130 × 130 mm 100 × 100 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 0 mm
Power (W) 24 W
Voltage (V) 24 V
Maximum speed 180 mm/s 5000 mm/min
Declared precision 0.01 mm
Category specs
Work area (short side) (mm) 130 mm 100 mm
Rated power (W) 5 W 5 W
Source technology Diode Diode
Max travel speed (mm/s) 180 mm/s 83.33 mm/s
Max processing speed (mm/s) 180 mm/s 83.33 mm/s
Max cut depth per material Balsa wood up to 3-4mm, acrylic up to 2-3mm in multiple passes
Wavelength (nm) 455 nm 450 nm
Min resolution (µm) 10 µm
Autofocus False False
Rotary included/compatible False False
Passthrough False False
Supported software LightBurn, Other Proprietary
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. 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

  • Work area: P1 Ultra Portable Laser Engraver 130×130 mm vs R1 5W 100×100 mm — P1 Ultra Portable Laser Engraver wins (+69%)
  • Price: P1 Ultra Portable Laser Engraver 300 € vs R1 5W 240 € — R1 5W wins (+25%)

Which one to choose

Choose P1 Ultra Portable Laser Engraver if…

you value work area.

See the P1 Ultra Portable Laser Engraver sheet →

Choose R1 5W if…

you value price.

See the R1 5W sheet →

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