Ortur H20 20W vs Sculpfun S9 Laser Engraver

Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)

In brief

H20 20W and S9 Laser Engraver are not direct competitors: very different prices (~5.4×). S9 Laser Engraver costs less (~€259) and is the entry-level choice; H20 20W offers more capability at a higher price (~€1400). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.

Parameter
Ortur H20 20W H20 20W Ortur F2 · Intermediate
Sculpfun S9 Laser Engraver S9 Laser Engraver Sculpfun F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year 2024 2021
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~1200–1600 € 259 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 63.5 × 38.1 × 25.4 cm 57 × 60 × 27 cm
Weight (kg) 22.82 kg 3 kg
Work area (mm) 420 × 300 mm 410 × 415 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 98 mm
Power (W) 144 W 30 W
Voltage (V) 240 V
Maximum speed 20000 mm/min
Declared precision 0.01 mm 0.01 mm
Category specs
Work area (short side) (mm) 300 mm 410 mm
Rated power (W) 20 W 5.5 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 10mm (legno morbido) Wood: 15mm, Acrylic: 10mm
Wavelength (nm) 445 nm 450 nm
Min resolution (µm) 10 µm 10 µm
Autofocus False False
Rotary included/compatible False False
Passthrough False
Supported software Proprietary, LightBurn, Other LightBurn, Other
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No
Software notes Compatible with LightBurn, LaserGRBL, and Ortur's proprietary app. Supports connectivity via WiFi, USB, and TF card. Fully compatible with LightBurn and LaserGRBL (Windows only), operating via standard GRBL firmware without proprietary restrictions.

The differences that matter

  • Price: H20 20W 1400 € vs S9 Laser Engraver 259 € — S9 Laser Engraver wins (+441%)
  • Work area: H20 20W 420×300 mm vs S9 Laser Engraver 410×415 mm — S9 Laser Engraver wins (+35%)

Which one to choose

Choose S9 Laser Engraver if…

you value price and work area.

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