Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W vs Sculpfun C1 Mini

Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)

In brief

Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W and Sculpfun C1 Mini are not direct competitors: very different prices (~5.5×). Sculpfun C1 Mini costs less (~€169) 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
Riconoscimenti
Identity
Launch year 2023 2024
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F1 — Entry
Price
Price (€) ~800–1050 € 169 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 58 × 55 × 15 cm 29 × 25 × 14 cm
Weight (kg) 1.05 kg
Work area (mm) 400 × 380 mm 150 × 130 mm
Power (W) 96 W
Voltage (V) 24 V
Maximum speed 20000 mm/min 10000 mm/min
Declared precision 0.01 mm
Category specs
Short side area (mm) 380 mm 130 mm
Nominal laser power (W) 20 W 3 W
Laser source technology diode diode
Maximum travel speed (mm/s) 333.33 mm/s 166.67 mm/s
Maximum working speed (mm/s) 333.33 mm/s
Cut depth per material 15mm Pine, 10mm Plywood, 8mm Black Acrylic
Laser wavelength (nm) 445 nm 450 nm
Minimum achievable resolution (µm) 12.5 µm 40 µm
Autofocus system module False False
Rotary module included False False
Passthrough structural slot True False
Control software interface lightburn, other 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. Natively supports LightBurn and LaserGRBL via direct connection, ensuring full compatibility with major laser control operating environments.

MakerSpecs Awards

Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W

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Sculpfun C1 Mini

Best price Entry

The lowest list price among entry-level Diode laser (405–460 nm) machines: €169. The second cheapest starts at €299. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)

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The differences that matter

  • Price: Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W 925 € vs Sculpfun C1 Mini 169 € — Sculpfun C1 Mini wins (+447%)
  • Work area: Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W 400×380 mm vs Sculpfun C1 Mini 150×130 mm — Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W wins (+679%)

Which one to choose

Choose Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W if…

you value work area.

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Choose Sculpfun C1 Mini if…

you value price. It is the cheapest in its class.

See the Sculpfun C1 Mini sheet →

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