Ortur Aufero AL3 20W vs Ortur Laser Master 2 Pro S2 5W
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
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 |
Aufero AL3 20W
Ortur
F2 · Intermediate
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Laser Master 2 Pro S2 5W
Ortur
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| 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
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