Ortur Aufero AL3 20W vs Sculpfun iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver

Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)

In brief

Aufero AL3 20W and iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver are two diode laser (405–460 nm) in a similar class. Choose Aufero AL3 20W if work area matters more; choose iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver if price matters more.

Parameter
Ortur Aufero AL3 20W Aufero AL3 20W Ortur F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year 2024 2023
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F1 — Entry
Price
Price (€) ~600–750 € 359 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 26.2 × 30 × 22.6 cm
Weight (kg) 3.2 kg
Work area (mm) 400 × 400 mm 125 × 125 mm
Power (W) 96 W 60 W
Voltage (V) 24 V
Maximum speed 20000 mm/min 10000 mm/min
Declared precision 0.01 mm
Category specs
Work area (short side) (mm) 400 mm 125 mm
Rated power (W) 20 W 5 W
Source technology Diode Diode
Max travel speed (mm/s) 333.33 mm/s 166.67 mm/s
Max processing speed (mm/s) 333.33 mm/s 166.67 mm/s
Max cut depth per material 10mm soft board, 6mm acrylic
Wavelength (nm) 455 nm 455 nm
Min resolution (µm) 10 µm
Autofocus False False
Rotary included/compatible False False
Passthrough False
Supported software LightBurn, Other, Proprietary 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. Compatible with LightBurn, LaserGRBL (Windows), and the proprietary Sculpfun app via Bluetooth for direct mobile control.

The differences that matter

  • Work area: Aufero AL3 20W 400×400 mm vs iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver 125×125 mm — Aufero AL3 20W wins (+924%)
  • Price: Aufero AL3 20W 675 € vs iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver 359 € — iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver wins (+88%)

Which one to choose

Choose Aufero AL3 20W if…

you value work area.

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Choose iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver if…

you value price.

See the iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver sheet →

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