Atomstack Swift Laser Engraver vs Ortur Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Swift Laser Engraver and Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W are not direct competitors: very different prices (~4.3×). Swift Laser Engraver costs less (~€215) 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 |
Swift Laser Engraver
Atomstack
F2 · Intermediate
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Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W
Ortur
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~150–280 € | ~800–1050 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 58 × 55 × 15 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 2.83 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 400 × 380 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 | 380 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 |
| Max cut depth per material | — | 15mm Pine, 10mm Plywood, 8mm Black Acrylic |
| Wavelength (nm) | — | 445 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | 60 µm | 12.5 µm |
| Autofocus | False | False |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | — | True |
| 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. | 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: Swift Laser Engraver 215 € vs Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W 925 € — Swift Laser Engraver wins (+330%)
- Work area: Swift Laser Engraver 300×300 mm vs Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W 400×380 mm — Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W wins (+69%)
Which one to choose
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