Ortur Aufero Laser 2 vs Sculpfun G9
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Aufero Laser 2 and G9 are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.9×). Aufero Laser 2 costs less (~€230) and is the entry-level choice; G9 offers more capability at a higher price (~€899). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Aufero Laser 2
Ortur
F2 · Intermediate
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G9
Sculpfun
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2021 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~180–280 € | 899 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 58.2 × 58 × 14 cm | 23 × 19.5 × 32.1 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 3 kg | 6.4 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 390 × 390 mm | 105 × 105 mm |
| Power (W) | 48 W | 108 W |
| Voltage (V) | 24 V | 12 V |
| Maximum speed | 15000 mm/min | 5000 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 12.5 µm | 0.0001 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 390 mm | 105 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 5 W | 12 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | 250 mm/s | 10000 mm/s |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | 250 mm/s | 5000 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | 12 mm (wood), 10 mm (acrylic) | 10 mm legno, 6 mm acrilico |
| Wavelength (nm) | 445 nm | 455 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | 12.5 µm | 10 µm |
| Autofocus | False | True |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | False | False |
| Supported software | LightBurn, Other | Proprietary, LightBurn |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The machine is fully compatible with the main control software on the market, including LightBurn (paid, for advanced users) and LaserGRBL (free, available only for Windows). Connection to the computer is traditionally established via a USB cable, ensuring stability during operations. No internet connection or cloud platform is required to operate the machine, ensuring total control over your files and privacy during use. | Compatible with the free proprietary SGD Laser software (optimized for galvo systems and recommended for beginners) and LightBurn (requires a license and is partially supported for advanced features). |
The differences that matter
- Price: Aufero Laser 2 230 € vs G9 899 € — Aufero Laser 2 wins (+291%)
- Work area: Aufero Laser 2 390×390 mm vs G9 105×105 mm — Aufero Laser 2 wins (+1280%)
Which one to choose
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