Ortur H20 40W vs Sculpfun iCube Ultra
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
H20 40W and iCube Ultra are two diode laser (405–460 nm) in a similar class. Choose H20 40W if work area matters more; choose iCube Ultra if price matters more.
| Parameter |
H20 40W
Ortur
F2 · Intermediate
|
iCube Ultra
Sculpfun
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1300–1700 € | 599 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 62.5 × 46.2 × 27.2 cm | 33 × 36 × 29 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 22.8 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 410 × 275 mm | 150 × 150 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 98 mm | 80 mm |
| Maximum speed | 20000 mm/min | 10000 mm/min |
| Declared precision | 0.01 mm | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 275 mm | 150 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 40 W | 12 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) | 10 mm (legno di paulonia) |
| Wavelength (nm) | 450 nm | 455 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | — | 100 µm |
| Autofocus | True | True |
| 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. | The machine is compatible with major third-party software like LightBurn and can also be controlled via the proprietary Sculpfun app from mobile devices or PCs. |
The differences that matter
- Price: H20 40W 1500 € vs iCube Ultra 599 € — iCube Ultra wins (+150%)
- Work area: H20 40W 410×275 mm vs iCube Ultra 150×150 mm — H20 40W wins (+401%)
Which one to choose
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