Ortur UFERO 2 10W vs Sculpfun SF-A9 40W

Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)

In brief

UFERO 2 10W and SF-A9 40W are not direct competitors: very different prices (~6.3×). UFERO 2 10W costs less (~€270) and is the entry-level choice; SF-A9 40W offers more capability at a higher price (~€1699). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.

Parameter
Ortur UFERO 2 10W UFERO 2 10W Ortur F2 · Intermediate
Sculpfun SF-A9 40W SF-A9 40W Sculpfun F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year 2021 2024
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~220–320 € 1699 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 60.6 × 66.5 × 11 cm
Weight (kg) 6.2 kg
Work area (mm) 390 × 390 mm 400 × 400 mm
Power (W) 240 W
Voltage (V) 24 V
Maximum speed 10000 mm/min 36000 mm/min
Declared precision 0.01 mm 0.1 mm
Category specs
Work area (short side) (mm) 400 mm
Rated power (W) 10.0 W 40 W
Source technology Diode
Max travel speed (mm/s) 166.67 mm/s 600 mm/s
Max processing speed (mm/s) 600 mm/s
Max cut depth per material 8mm pine board, 5mm Acrylic 20 mm compensato, 6 mm acrilico
Wavelength (nm) 450 nm
Min resolution (µm) 10.0 µm 100 µm
Autofocus False False
Rotary included/compatible False
Passthrough False
Supported software Proprietary, LightBurn, Other
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. Fully compatible with LightBurn and LaserGRBL via USB, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth. It also supports the proprietary Sculpfun application.

The differences that matter

  • Price: UFERO 2 10W 270 € vs SF-A9 40W 1699 € — UFERO 2 10W wins (+529%)
  • Work area: UFERO 2 10W 390×390 mm vs SF-A9 40W 400×400 mm — SF-A9 40W wins (+5%)

Which one to choose

Choose UFERO 2 10W if…

you value price.

See the UFERO 2 10W sheet →

Choose SF-A9 40W if…

you value work area.

See the SF-A9 40W sheet →

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