Ortur Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W vs Ortur R1 5W
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W and R1 5W are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.9×). R1 5W costs less (~€240) and is the entry-level choice; Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W offers more capability at a higher price (~€925). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W
Ortur
F2 · Intermediate
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R1 5W
Ortur
F1 · Entry
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F1 — Entry |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~800–1050 € | ~200–280 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 58 × 55 × 15 cm | 27.2 × 25 × 21.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 2.4 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 400 × 380 mm | 100 × 100 mm |
| Power (W) | 96 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 24 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 20000 mm/min | 5000 mm/min |
| Declared precision | 0.01 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 380 mm | 100 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 20 W | 5 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | 333.33 mm/s | 83.33 mm/s |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | 333.33 mm/s | 83.33 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | 15mm Pine, 10mm Plywood, 8mm Black Acrylic | — |
| Wavelength (nm) | 445 nm | 450 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | 12.5 µm | — |
| Autofocus | False | False |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | True | False |
| Supported software | LightBurn, Other | Proprietary |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | 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 machine can be controlled via the proprietary Ortur app, available for mobile and desktop devices, which simplifies the engraving process with pre-configured settings for various materials. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W 925 € vs R1 5W 240 € — R1 5W wins (+285%)
- Work area: Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W 400×380 mm vs R1 5W 100×100 mm — Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W wins (+1420%)
Which one to choose
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