Ortur Aufero Laser 1 vs Sculpfun S40 Max
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Aufero Laser 1 and S40 Max are not direct competitors: different use classes (F1 vs F3), very different prices (~7.2×). Aufero Laser 1 costs less (~€150) and is the entry-level choice; S40 Max offers more capability at a higher price (~€1075). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Aufero Laser 1
Ortur
F1 · Entry
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S40 Max
Sculpfun
F3 · Advanced
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2021 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~110–190 € | ~950–1200 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 31.5 × 42.2 × 12.4 cm | 115.4 × 111.3 × 24 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 15.2 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 180 × 180 mm | 830 × 800 mm |
| Power (W) | 48 W | 350 W |
| Voltage (V) | 24 V | 24 V |
| Maximum speed | 5000 mm/min | 36000 mm/min |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 180 mm | 800 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 5 W | 48 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | 83.33 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | 83.33 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | — | 20mm compensato, 6mm acrilico scuro |
| Wavelength (nm) | 450 nm | 455 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | — | 100 µm |
| Autofocus | False | True |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | True | True |
| Supported software | LightBurn, Other | LightBurn, Proprietary, 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, offering WiFi, USB connectivity, and offline control via the integrated TS1 touchscreen or proprietary app. |
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 →S40 Max
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The differences that matter
- Price: Aufero Laser 1 150 € vs S40 Max 1075 € — Aufero Laser 1 wins (+617%)
- Work area: Aufero Laser 1 180×180 mm vs S40 Max 830×800 mm — S40 Max wins (+1949%)
Which one to choose
Choose Aufero Laser 1 if…
you value price. It is the cheapest in its class.
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