Ortur Aufero AL3 20W vs Sculpfun iCube Ultra
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Aufero AL3 20W and iCube Ultra are two diode laser (405–460 nm) in a similar class. Choose Aufero AL3 20W if work area matters more; choose iCube Ultra if price matters more.
| Parameter |
Aufero AL3 20W
Ortur
F2 · Intermediate
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iCube Ultra
Sculpfun
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~600–750 € | 599 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 33 × 36 × 29 cm |
| Work area (mm) | 400 × 400 mm | 150 × 150 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | — | 80 mm |
| Power (W) | 96 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 24 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 20000 mm/min | 10000 mm/min |
| Declared precision | 0.01 mm | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 400 mm | 150 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 20 W | 12 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 (legno di paulonia) |
| Wavelength (nm) | 455 nm | 455 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | 10 µm | 100 µm |
| Autofocus | False | True |
| 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. | The machine is compatible with major third-party software like LightBurn and can also be controlled via the proprietary Sculpfun app from mobile devices or PCs. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Aufero AL3 20W 400×400 mm vs iCube Ultra 150×150 mm — Aufero AL3 20W wins (+611%)
- Price: Aufero AL3 20W 675 € vs iCube Ultra 599 € — iCube Ultra wins (+13%)
Which one to choose
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