Ortur Aufero Laser 2 vs Sculpfun S30 5W Laser Engraver

Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)

In brief

Aufero Laser 2 and S30 5W Laser Engraver are two diode laser (405–460 nm) in a similar class. Choose Aufero Laser 2 if price matters more; choose S30 5W Laser Engraver if work area matters more.

Parameter
Ortur Aufero Laser 2 Aufero Laser 2 Ortur F2 · Intermediate
Awards
Identity
Launch year 2021 2022
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F1 — Entry
Price
Price (€) ~180–280 € 299 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 58.2 × 58 × 14 cm 55.5 × 59.5 × 21 cm
Weight (kg) 3 kg
Work area (mm) 390 × 390 mm 410 × 400 mm
Power (W) 48 W 60 W
Voltage (V) 24 V 12 V
Maximum speed 15000 mm/min 6000 mm/min
Declared precision 12.5 µm 0.005 mm
Category specs
Work area (short side) (mm) 390 mm 400 mm
Rated power (W) 5 W 5 W
Source technology Diode Diode
Max travel speed (mm/s) 250 mm/s 100 mm/s
Max processing speed (mm/s) 250 mm/s 100 mm/s
Max cut depth per material 12 mm (wood), 10 mm (acrylic) 5 mm (balsa wood), 3 mm (plywood)
Wavelength (nm) 445 nm 455 nm
Min resolution (µm) 12.5 µm 60 µm
Autofocus False False
Rotary included/compatible False False
Passthrough False False
Supported software LightBurn, Other LightBurn, Other
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. Fully compatible with LightBurn and LaserGRBL via USB connection. The 32-bit motherboard automatically manages the Air Assist activation.

MakerSpecs Awards

Aufero Laser 2

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S30 5W Laser Engraver

Largest work area Entry

The largest work area among entry-level Diode laser (405–460 nm) machines: 1640 cm².

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The differences that matter

  • Price: Aufero Laser 2 230 € vs S30 5W Laser Engraver 299 € — Aufero Laser 2 wins (+30%)
  • Work area: Aufero Laser 2 390×390 mm vs S30 5W Laser Engraver 410×400 mm — S30 5W Laser Engraver wins (+8%)

Which one to choose

Choose Aufero Laser 2 if…

you value price.

See the Aufero Laser 2 sheet →

Choose S30 5W Laser Engraver if…

you value work area.

See the S30 5W Laser Engraver sheet →

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