Ortur Aufero AL3 20W vs Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W

Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)

In brief

Aufero AL3 20W and S30 Ultra 33W are two diode laser (405–460 nm) in a similar class. Choose Aufero AL3 20W if price matters more; choose S30 Ultra 33W if work area matters more.

Parameter
Ortur Aufero AL3 20W Aufero AL3 20W Ortur F2 · Intermediate
Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W S30 Ultra 33W Sculpfun F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year 2024 2023
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~600–750 € 1299.99 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 80 × 84 × 22 cm
Work area (mm) 400 × 400 mm 590 × 595 mm
Power (W) 96 W 156 W
Voltage (V) 24 V
Maximum speed 20000 mm/min
Declared precision 0.01 mm 0.005 mm
Category specs
Work area (short side) (mm) 400 mm 590 mm
Rated power (W) 20 W 33 W
Source technology Diode Diode
Max travel speed (mm/s) 333.33 mm/s
Max processing speed (mm/s) 333.33 mm/s
Max cut depth per material 20 mm (balsa wood), 15 mm (plywood), 15 mm (acrylic), 0.1 mm (steel)
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. Compatible with LightBurn and LaserGRBL via USB or Bluetooth connection. Does not require the use of proprietary software.

The differences that matter

  • Price: Aufero AL3 20W 675 € vs S30 Ultra 33W 1299.99 € — Aufero AL3 20W wins (+93%)
  • Work area: Aufero AL3 20W 400×400 mm vs S30 Ultra 33W 590×595 mm — S30 Ultra 33W wins (+119%)

Which one to choose

Choose Aufero AL3 20W if…

you value price.

See the Aufero AL3 20W sheet →

Choose S30 Ultra 33W if…

you value work area.

See the S30 Ultra 33W sheet →

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