Ortur Aufero AL3 20W vs Sculpfun S30 Pro Max 20W

Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)

In brief

Aufero AL3 20W leads on the available specs (starting with price); S30 Pro Max 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
Sculpfun S30 Pro Max 20W S30 Pro Max 20W Sculpfun F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year 2024 2022
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~600–750 € 899.99 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 55.5 × 59.5 × 21 cm
Work area (mm) 400 × 400 mm 370 × 360 mm
Power (W) 96 W 120 W
Voltage (V) 24 V 240 V
Maximum speed 20000 mm/min 6000 mm/min
Declared precision 0.01 mm 0.005 mm
Category specs
Work area (short side) (mm) 400 mm 360 mm
Rated power (W) 20 W 20 W
Source technology Diode Diode
Max travel speed (mm/s) 333.33 mm/s 100 mm/s
Max processing speed (mm/s) 333.33 mm/s 100 mm/s
Max cut depth per material 12 mm (acrylic), 10 mm (wood)
Wavelength (nm) 455 nm 455 nm
Min resolution (µm) 10 µm 5 µm
Autofocus False False
Rotary included/compatible False False
Passthrough False False
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. Fully compatible with standard software like LightBurn and LaserGRBL via USB or Bluetooth connection. It does not require proprietary platforms.

The differences that matter

  • Price: Aufero AL3 20W 675 € vs S30 Pro Max 20W 899.99 € — Aufero AL3 20W wins (+33%)
  • Work area: Aufero AL3 20W 400×400 mm vs S30 Pro Max 20W 370×360 mm — Aufero AL3 20W wins (+20%)

Which one to choose

Choose Aufero AL3 20W if…

you value price and work area.

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