Ortur H20 40W vs Sculpfun iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
H20 40W and iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver are not direct competitors: very different prices (~4.2×). iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver costs less (~€359) 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
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| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F1 — Entry |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1300–1700 € | 359 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 62.5 × 46.2 × 27.2 cm | 26.2 × 30 × 22.6 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 22.8 kg | 3.2 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 410 × 275 mm | 125 × 125 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 98 mm | — |
| Power (W) | — | 60 W |
| Maximum speed | 20000 mm/min | 10000 mm/min |
| Declared precision | 0.01 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 275 mm | 125 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 40 W | 5 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 | 166.67 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | 20mm wood, 15mm acrylic (single pass) | 10mm soft board, 6mm acrylic |
| Wavelength (nm) | 450 nm | 455 nm |
| Autofocus | True | False |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | False | — |
| Supported software | LightBurn, Other | Proprietary, 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. | Compatible with LightBurn, LaserGRBL (Windows), and the proprietary Sculpfun app via Bluetooth for direct mobile control. |
The differences that matter
- Price: H20 40W 1500 € vs iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver 359 € — iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver wins (+318%)
- Work area: H20 40W 410×275 mm vs iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver 125×125 mm — H20 40W wins (+622%)
Which one to choose
Choose iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver if…
you value price.
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