Atomstack Swift Laser Engraver vs Ortur Aufero AL3 20W
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Swift Laser Engraver and Aufero AL3 20W are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.1×). Swift Laser Engraver costs less (~€215) and is the entry-level choice; Aufero AL3 20W offers more capability at a higher price (~€675). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Swift Laser Engraver
Atomstack
F2 · Intermediate
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Aufero AL3 20W
Ortur
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~150–280 € | ~600–750 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Weight (kg) | 2.83 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 400 × 400 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 96 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 24 V |
| Maximum speed | 400 mm/s | 20000 mm/min |
| Declared precision | 0.06 mm | 0.01 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 300 mm | 400 mm |
| Rated power (W) | — | 20 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | 400 mm/s | 333.33 mm/s |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | 166.67 mm/s | 333.33 mm/s |
| Wavelength (nm) | — | 455 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | 60 µm | 10 µm |
| Autofocus | False | False |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | — | False |
| Supported software | LightBurn, Other | LightBurn, Other, Proprietary |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The AtomStack Swift supports the most widely used laser control software, including LaserGRBL (free, Windows only) and LightBurn (paid, compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux). It connects via USB or Wi-Fi, providing excellent flexibility for sending g-code files directly to the machine. | 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: Swift Laser Engraver 215 € vs Aufero AL3 20W 675 € — Swift Laser Engraver wins (+214%)
- Work area: Swift Laser Engraver 300×300 mm vs Aufero AL3 20W 400×400 mm — Aufero AL3 20W wins (+78%)
Which one to choose
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