H20 40W vs S9 Pro Laser Engraver
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
H20 40W and S9 Pro Laser Engraver are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3×). S9 Pro Laser Engraver costs less (~€499) 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
|
S9 Pro Laser Engraver
Sculpfun
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1300–1700 € | 499 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 62.5 × 46.2 × 27.2 cm | — |
| Weight (kg) | 22.8 kg | 3 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 410 × 275 mm | 400 × 410 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 98 mm | — |
| Power (W) | — | 10 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 20000 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 | 10 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | 333.33 mm/s | — |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | 333.33 mm/s | — |
| Max cut depth per material | 20mm wood, 15mm acrylic (single pass) | 15mm wood, 10mm acrylic |
| Wavelength (nm) | 450 nm | 450 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | — | 10 µm |
| Autofocus | True | False |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | 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. | Compatible with major engraving software like LightBurn and LaserGRBL. It connects via USB and supports files in NC, BMP, JPG, PNG, and DXF formats. |
The differences that matter
- Price: H20 40W 1500 € vs S9 Pro Laser Engraver 499 € — S9 Pro Laser Engraver wins (+201%)
- Work area: H20 40W 410×275 mm vs S9 Pro Laser Engraver 400×410 mm — S9 Pro Laser Engraver wins (+45%)
Which one to choose
Choose H20 40W if…
it shows no measurable advantage over S9 Pro Laser Engraver on the available specs: consider it on price or availability.
Choose S9 Pro Laser Engraver if…
you value price and work area.
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