H20 40W vs Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W leads on the measurable specs (starting with price), while H20 40W shows no advantage of its own. Choose Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W, unless non-technical factors (availability, support, ecosystem) tip the balance.
| Parameter |
H20 40W
Ortur
F2 · Intermediate
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Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W
Ortur
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1300–1700 € | ~800–1050 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 62.5 × 46.2 × 27.2 cm | 58 × 55 × 15 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 22.8 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 410 × 275 mm | 400 × 380 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 98 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) | 275 mm | 380 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 40 W | 20 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | 333.33 mm/s | 333.33 mm/s |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | 333.33 mm/s | 333.33 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | 20mm wood, 15mm acrylic (single pass) | 15mm Pine, 10mm Plywood, 8mm Black Acrylic |
| 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. | 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: H20 40W 1500 € vs Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W 925 € — Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W wins (+62%)
- Work area: H20 40W 410×275 mm vs Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W 400×380 mm — Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W wins (+35%)
Which one to choose
Choose H20 40W if…
it shows no measurable advantage over Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W on the available specs: consider it on price or availability.
Choose Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W if…
you value price and work area.
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