Ortur Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W vs Sculpfun C1 Mini
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W and C1 Mini are not direct competitors: very different prices (~5.5×). 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 |
Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W
Ortur
F2 · Intermediate
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C1 Mini
Sculpfun
F1 · Entry
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|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 380 mm | 130 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 20 W | 3 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 | — |
| Max cut depth per material | 15mm Pine, 10mm Plywood, 8mm Black Acrylic | — |
| Wavelength (nm) | 445 nm | 450 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | 12.5 µm | 40 µm |
| Autofocus | False | False |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | True | False |
| Supported software | 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. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W 925 € vs C1 Mini 169 € — C1 Mini wins (+447%)
- Work area: Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W 400×380 mm vs C1 Mini 150×130 mm — Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W wins (+679%)
Which one to choose
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