Ortur H20 40W vs Ortur Laser Master 2 Pro S2 5W

Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)

In brief

H20 40W and Laser Master 2 Pro S2 5W are not direct competitors: very different prices (~4.6×). Laser Master 2 Pro S2 5W costs less (~€329) and is the entry-level choice; H20 40W offers more capability at a higher price (~€1500). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.

Parameter
Ortur H20 40W H20 40W Ortur F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year 2024 2021
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~1300–1700 € 329 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 62.5 × 46.2 × 27.2 cm 60 × 57 × 13 cm
Weight (kg) 22.8 kg 3.5 kg
Work area (mm) 410 × 275 mm 400 × 400 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 98 mm
Power (W) 48 W
Voltage (V) 24 V
Maximum speed 20000 mm/min 10000 mm/min
Declared precision 0.01 mm 0.01 mm
Category specs
Work area (short side) (mm) 275 mm 400 mm
Rated power (W) 40 W 5.5 W
Source technology Diode Diode
Max travel speed (mm/s) 333.33 mm/s 250 mm/s
Max processing speed (mm/s) 333.33 mm/s 250 mm/s
Max cut depth per material 20mm wood, 15mm acrylic (single pass) Wood: 12 mm, Acrylic: 5 mm
Wavelength (nm) 450 nm 445 nm
Min resolution (µm) 12.5 µm
Autofocus True False
Rotary included/compatible False False
Passthrough False True
Supported software LightBurn, Other LightBurn, Other
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No
Software notes Compatible with industry-standard software LightBurn and LaserGRBL, as well as Ortur's proprietary Inspiraesth application. Supports connectivity via USB, Wi-Fi, and local memory card. The operational management of the engraver is guaranteed by full compatibility with the most popular software in the industry, making workflow integration highly flexible. Users can utilize LightBurn, an advanced commercial program that has become the gold standard for those requiring complex editing tools and granular control over cutting parameters. Alternatively, the motherboard natively supports LaserGRBL, a free and open-source software solution, particularly suitable for beginners due to its intuitive interface. The connection between the computer and the machine occurs physically via a standard USB cable, ensuring stable and low-latency data transfer, without any need for an internet connection or reliance on cloud-based platforms.

The differences that matter

  • Price: H20 40W 1500 € vs Laser Master 2 Pro S2 5W 329 € — Laser Master 2 Pro S2 5W wins (+356%)
  • Work area: H20 40W 410×275 mm vs Laser Master 2 Pro S2 5W 400×400 mm — Laser Master 2 Pro S2 5W wins (+42%)

Which one to choose

Choose Laser Master 2 Pro S2 5W if…

you value price and work area.

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