Ortur Aufero Laser 1 vs Ortur Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Aufero Laser 1 and Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W are not direct competitors: very different prices (~6.2×). Aufero Laser 1 costs less (~€150) 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 |
Aufero Laser 1
Ortur
F1 · Entry
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Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W
Ortur
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2021 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~110–190 € | ~800–1050 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 31.5 × 42.2 × 12.4 cm | 58 × 55 × 15 cm |
| Work area (mm) | 180 × 180 mm | 400 × 380 mm |
| Power (W) | 48 W | 96 W |
| Voltage (V) | 24 V | 24 V |
| Maximum speed | 5000 mm/min | 20000 mm/min |
| Declared precision | — | 0.01 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 180 mm | 380 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 5 W | 20 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | 83.33 mm/s | 333.33 mm/s |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | 83.33 mm/s | 333.33 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | — | 15mm Pine, 10mm Plywood, 8mm Black Acrylic |
| Wavelength (nm) | 450 nm | 445 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | — | 12.5 µm |
| Autofocus | False | False |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | True | True |
| Supported software | LightBurn, Other | LightBurn, Other |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Fully compatible with LightBurn and LaserGRBL, it supports major operating systems via a direct USB 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. |
MakerSpecs Awards
Aufero Laser 1
Best price Entry
The lowest list price among entry-level Diode laser (405–460 nm) machines: €150. The second cheapest starts at €169. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)
How we assign awards →Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W
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The differences that matter
- Price: Aufero Laser 1 150 € vs Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W 925 € — Aufero Laser 1 wins (+517%)
- Work area: Aufero Laser 1 180×180 mm vs Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W 400×380 mm — Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W wins (+369%)
Which one to choose
Choose Aufero Laser 1 if…
you value price. It is the cheapest in its class.
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