Ortur H20 20W vs xTool S1 20W Laser Cutter

Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)

In brief

S1 20W Laser Cutter leads on the available specs (starting with work area); H20 20W makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case.

Parameter
Ortur H20 20W H20 20W Ortur F2 · Intermediate
xTool S1 20W Laser Cutter S1 20W Laser Cutter xTool F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year 2024 2023
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~1200–1600 € ~1300–1600 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 63.5 × 38.1 × 25.4 cm 76.5 × 56.1 × 18.3 cm
Weight (kg) 22.82 kg 20 kg
Work area (mm) 420 × 300 mm 498 × 330 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 98 mm 42 mm
Power (W) 144 W
Voltage (V) 240 V
Maximum speed 20000 mm/min 600 mm/s
Declared precision 0.01 mm 0.01 mm
Category specs
Work area (short side) (mm) 300 mm 330 mm
Rated power (W) 20 W 20 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) 10 mm wood
Wavelength (nm) 445 nm 455 nm
Min resolution (µm) 10 µm
Autofocus False True
Rotary included/compatible False False
Passthrough False True
Supported software Proprietary, LightBurn, Other Proprietary, LightBurn
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No
Software notes Compatible with LightBurn, LaserGRBL, and Ortur's proprietary app. Supports connectivity via WiFi, USB, and TF card. The machine is managed through dual software compatibility that expands the user's operational possibilities. The proprietary program, developed directly by the manufacturer, provides an accessible interface and simplified positioning functions via sensors, facilitating workflow management even for less experienced operators. For professional contexts or advanced customization needs, the unit fully supports LightBurn, the industry standard for laser cutting. This integration allows the management of detailed parameters, complex vectorization, and customized material libraries. The machine operates primarily in local mode via USB connection or Wi-Fi network, reducing dependency on external cloud services and ensuring operational continuity even in the absence of a stable internet connection.

The differences that matter

  • Work area: H20 20W 420×300 mm vs S1 20W Laser Cutter 498×330 mm — S1 20W Laser Cutter wins (+30%)

Which one to choose

Choose S1 20W Laser Cutter if…

you value work area.

See the S1 20W Laser Cutter sheet →

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