Atomstack Swift Laser Engraver vs Ortur H20 40W
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Swift Laser Engraver and H20 40W are not direct competitors: very different prices (~7×). Swift Laser Engraver costs less (~€215) and is the entry-level choice; H20 40W offers more capability at a higher price (~€1500). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Swift Laser Engraver
Atomstack
F2 · Intermediate
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H20 40W
Ortur
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~150–280 € | ~1300–1700 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 62.5 × 46.2 × 27.2 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 2.83 kg | 22.8 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 410 × 275 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | — | 98 mm |
| 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 | 275 mm |
| Rated power (W) | — | 40 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 |
| Max cut depth per material | — | 20mm wood, 15mm acrylic (single pass) |
| Wavelength (nm) | — | 450 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | 60 µm | — |
| Autofocus | False | True |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | — | False |
| Supported software | LightBurn, Other | LightBurn, Other |
| 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 industry-standard software LightBurn and LaserGRBL, as well as Ortur's proprietary Inspiraesth application. Supports connectivity via USB, Wi-Fi, and local memory card. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Swift Laser Engraver 215 € vs H20 40W 1500 € — Swift Laser Engraver wins (+598%)
- Work area: Swift Laser Engraver 300×300 mm vs H20 40W 410×275 mm — H20 40W wins (+25%)
Which one to choose
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