Ortur H20 40W vs Sculpfun C1 Mini
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
H20 40W and C1 Mini are not direct competitors: very different prices (~8.9×). C1 Mini costs less (~€169) 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 |
H20 40W
Ortur
F2 · Intermediate
|
C1 Mini
Sculpfun
F1 · Entry
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F1 — Entry |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1300–1700 € | 169 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 62.5 × 46.2 × 27.2 cm | 29 × 25 × 14 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 22.8 kg | 1.05 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 410 × 275 mm | 150 × 130 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 98 mm | — |
| Maximum speed | 20000 mm/min | 10000 mm/min |
| Declared precision | 0.01 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 275 mm | 130 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 40 W | 3 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | 333.33 mm/s | 166.67 mm/s |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | 333.33 mm/s | — |
| Max cut depth per material | 20mm wood, 15mm acrylic (single pass) | — |
| Wavelength (nm) | 450 nm | 450 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | — | 40 µm |
| Autofocus | True | False |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | False | False |
| 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. | Natively supports LightBurn and LaserGRBL via direct connection, ensuring full compatibility with major laser control operating environments. |
The differences that matter
- Price: H20 40W 1500 € vs C1 Mini 169 € — C1 Mini wins (+788%)
- Work area: H20 40W 410×275 mm vs C1 Mini 150×130 mm — H20 40W wins (+478%)
Which one to choose
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