Ortur Aufero AL3 20W vs Sculpfun iCube Pro 5W
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Aufero AL3 20W and iCube Pro 5W are two diode laser (405–460 nm) in a similar class. Choose Aufero AL3 20W if work area matters more; choose iCube Pro 5W if price matters more.
| Parameter |
Aufero AL3 20W
Ortur
F2 · Intermediate
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iCube Pro 5W
Sculpfun
F1 · Entry
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F1 — Entry |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~600–750 € | 359.99 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 30 × 26.2 × 22.6 cm |
| Work area (mm) | 400 × 400 mm | 125 × 125 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | — | 50 mm |
| Power (W) | 96 W | 60 W |
| Voltage (V) | 24 V | 240 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 | — | 10 mm (soft board/cardboard), 6 mm (acrylic) |
| Wavelength (nm) | 455 nm | 455 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | 10 µm | — |
| Autofocus | False | False |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | False | False |
| Supported software | LightBurn, Other, Proprietary | LightBurn, Proprietary, 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. | It supports mobile connection via the proprietary Sculpfun app and wired connection to a PC for use with LightBurn and LaserGRBL. Compatible with major desktop and mobile operating systems. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Aufero AL3 20W 400×400 mm vs iCube Pro 5W 125×125 mm — Aufero AL3 20W wins (+924%)
- Price: Aufero AL3 20W 675 € vs iCube Pro 5W 359.99 € — iCube Pro 5W wins (+88%)
Which one to choose
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