Ortur H20 20W vs Sculpfun SF-A9 40W

Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)

In brief

H20 20W and SF-A9 40W are two diode laser (405–460 nm) in a similar class. Choose H20 20W if price matters more; choose SF-A9 40W if work area matters more.

Parameter
Ortur H20 20W H20 20W Ortur F2 · Intermediate
Sculpfun SF-A9 40W SF-A9 40W Sculpfun F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year 2024 2024
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~1200–1600 € 1699 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 63.5 × 38.1 × 25.4 cm 60.6 × 66.5 × 11 cm
Weight (kg) 22.82 kg 6.2 kg
Work area (mm) 420 × 300 mm 400 × 400 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 98 mm
Power (W) 144 W 240 W
Voltage (V) 240 V 24 V
Maximum speed 20000 mm/min 36000 mm/min
Declared precision 0.01 mm 0.1 mm
Category specs
Work area (short side) (mm) 300 mm 400 mm
Rated power (W) 20 W 40 W
Source technology Diode Diode
Max travel speed (mm/s) 333.33 mm/s 600 mm/s
Max processing speed (mm/s) 333.33 mm/s 600 mm/s
Max cut depth per material 10mm (legno morbido) 20 mm compensato, 6 mm acrilico
Wavelength (nm) 445 nm 450 nm
Min resolution (µm) 10 µm 100 µm
Autofocus False False
Rotary included/compatible False False
Passthrough False False
Supported software Proprietary, LightBurn, Other Proprietary, 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 via USB, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth. It also supports the proprietary Sculpfun application.

The differences that matter

  • Price: H20 20W 1400 € vs SF-A9 40W 1699 € — H20 20W wins (+21%)
  • Work area: H20 20W 420×300 mm vs SF-A9 40W 400×400 mm — SF-A9 40W wins (+27%)

Which one to choose

Choose H20 20W if…

you value price.

See the H20 20W sheet →

Choose SF-A9 40W if…

you value work area.

See the SF-A9 40W sheet →

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