Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W vs R2 10W
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W and R2 10W are two diode laser (405–460 nm) in a similar class. Choose Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W if work area matters more; choose R2 10W if price matters more.
| Parameter |
Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W
Ortur
F2 · Intermediate
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R2 10W
Ortur
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~800–1050 € | 499 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 58 × 55 × 15 cm | 47 × 40 × 21.4 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 10.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 400 × 380 mm | 300 × 210 mm |
| Power (W) | 96 W | 144 W |
| Voltage (V) | 24 V | 24 V |
| Maximum speed | 20000 mm/min | 20000 mm/min |
| Declared precision | 0.01 mm | 0.01 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 380 mm | 210 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 20 W | 10 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | 333.33 mm/s | 333.33 mm/s |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | 333.33 mm/s | 333.33 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, LightBurn, Other |
| 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. | It can be controlled via the proprietary Inspiraesth app for simplified operations, and natively supports standard software like LightBurn and LaserGRBL. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W 400×380 mm vs R2 10W 300×210 mm — Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W wins (+141%)
- Price: Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W 925 € vs R2 10W 499 € — R2 10W wins (+85%)
Which one to choose
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