Ortur Laser Master H10 20W vs Ortur Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Laser Master H10 20W and Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W are two diode laser (405–460 nm) in a similar class. Choose Laser Master H10 20W if price matters more; choose Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W if work area matters more.
| Parameter |
Laser Master H10 20W
Ortur
F2 · Intermediate
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Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W
Ortur
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~450–600 € | ~800–1050 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 58 × 55 × 15 cm |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 400 × 380 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 96 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 24 V |
| Maximum speed | 20000 mm/min | 20000 mm/min |
| Declared precision | 0.01 mm | 0.01 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 300.0 mm | 380 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 20.0 W | 20 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | — | 333.33 mm/s |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | 333.33 mm/s | 333.33 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | 12mm Pine, 8mm Plywood, 8mm Black Acrylic | 15mm Pine, 10mm Plywood, 8mm Black Acrylic |
| Wavelength (nm) | 450 nm | 445 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | 10.0 µm | 12.5 µm |
| Autofocus | False | False |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | False | True |
| Supported software | Proprietary, LightBurn, Other | LightBurn, Other |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The open protocol GRBL firmware allows for use with three environments: the proprietary Ortur app (free iOS/Android, smartphone control for quick operations), LightBurn (laser diode license ~$60, the de facto standard for advanced workflows with vector management, arrays, and material profiles), and LaserGRBL (free, open-source, Windows, for direct control at no additional cost). The open protocol does not lock the user into the Ortur ecosystem and ensures compatibility with third-party software updates. For repetitive production or complex files, LightBurn remains the recommended choice by the category community. | Fully compatible with LightBurn and LaserGRBL via USB or Wi-Fi. It also offers the proprietary Ortur Laser Explorer app for controlling and sending jobs directly from a smartphone. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Laser Master H10 20W 525 € vs Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W 925 € — Laser Master H10 20W wins (+76%)
- Work area: Laser Master H10 20W 300×300 mm vs Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W 400×380 mm — Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W wins (+69%)
Which one to choose
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