Ortur UFERO 2 10W vs Ortur Aufero AL3 20W
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
They are not the same machine: the UFERO 2 states 10 W, the AL3 20 W, and the AL3 costs about €405 more (€675 against €270). The bed is almost identical, so the choice is between budget and power.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2021 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~220–320 € | ~600–750 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Work area (mm) | 390 × 390 mm | 400 × 400 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 96 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 24 V |
| Maximum speed | 10000 mm/min | 20000 mm/min |
| Declared precision | 0.01 mm | 0.01 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | — | 400 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 10.0 W | 20 W |
| Source technology | — | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | 166.67 mm/s | 333.33 mm/s |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | — | 333.33 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | 8mm pine board, 5mm Acrylic | — |
| Wavelength (nm) | — | 455 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | 10.0 µm | 10 µm |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Rotary included/compatible | — | No |
| Passthrough | — | No |
| Supported software | — | LightBurn, Other, Proprietary |
| Air assist | — | Included |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Controlled by open GRBL firmware, it is compatible with LightBurn (paid, Windows/macOS/Linux) and LaserGRBL (free, Windows). The standard protocol is independent of proprietary software and allows the use of any GCode client. File transfer is via USB or microSD card, without cloud dependency. | 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
- Top speed 20000 mm/min against 10000 mm/min → jobs with lots of engraving finish sooner on the AL3.
- Wi-Fi and the Inspiraesth app on the AL3 only → files also arrive from a phone; the UFERO 2 uses USB or microSD.
- Open GRBL firmware on the UFERO 2 → it works with LightBurn, LaserGRBL or any G-code client.
Which one to choose
Choose UFERO 2 10W if…
you start on a modest budget and your cuts stay within the limits the maker states: up to 8 mm in pine and 5 mm in acrylic. The trade-off: half the power and half the speed, and no Wi-Fi, with files arriving over USB or microSD.
Choose Aufero AL3 20W if…
you work at a pace that calls for more power and speed, or want to send files over Wi-Fi and from the Inspiraesth app. It costs about €405 more, and the bed is only slightly larger.
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