Ortur Aufero AL3 20W vs Ortur Laser Master 2 Pro S2 5W

Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)

In brief

Laser Master 2 Pro S2 5W leads on the available specs (starting with price); Aufero AL3 20W makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case.

Parameter
Ortur Aufero AL3 20W Aufero AL3 20W Ortur F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year 2024 2021
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~600–750 € 329 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 60 × 57 × 13 cm
Weight (kg) 3.5 kg
Work area (mm) 400 × 400 mm 400 × 400 mm
Power (W) 96 W 48 W
Voltage (V) 24 V 24 V
Maximum speed 20000 mm/min 10000 mm/min
Declared precision 0.01 mm 0.01 mm
Category specs
Work area (short side) (mm) 400 mm 400 mm
Rated power (W) 20 W 5.5 W
Source technology Diode Diode
Max travel speed (mm/s) 333.33 mm/s 250 mm/s
Max processing speed (mm/s) 333.33 mm/s 250 mm/s
Max cut depth per material Wood: 12 mm, Acrylic: 5 mm
Wavelength (nm) 455 nm 445 nm
Min resolution (µm) 10 µm 12.5 µm
Autofocus False False
Rotary included/compatible False False
Passthrough False True
Supported software LightBurn, Other, Proprietary LightBurn, Other
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No
Software notes 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 operational management of the engraver is guaranteed by full compatibility with the most popular software in the industry, making workflow integration highly flexible. Users can utilize LightBurn, an advanced commercial program that has become the gold standard for those requiring complex editing tools and granular control over cutting parameters. Alternatively, the motherboard natively supports LaserGRBL, a free and open-source software solution, particularly suitable for beginners due to its intuitive interface. The connection between the computer and the machine occurs physically via a standard USB cable, ensuring stable and low-latency data transfer, without any need for an internet connection or reliance on cloud-based platforms.

The differences that matter

  • Price: Aufero AL3 20W 675 € vs Laser Master 2 Pro S2 5W 329 € — Laser Master 2 Pro S2 5W wins (+105%)

Which one to choose

Choose Laser Master 2 Pro S2 5W if…

you value price.

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