Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W vs Sculpfun G9
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W leads on the measurable specs (starting with work area), while Sculpfun G9 shows no advantage of its own. Choose Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W, unless non-technical factors (availability, support, ecosystem) tip the balance.
| Parameter |
Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W
Ortur
F2 · Intermediate
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Sculpfun G9
Sculpfun
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~800–1050 € | 899 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 58 × 55 × 15 cm | 23 × 19.5 × 32.1 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 6.4 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 400 × 380 mm | 105 × 105 mm |
| Power (W) | 96 W | 108 W |
| Voltage (V) | 24 V | 12 V |
| Maximum speed | 20000 mm/min | 5000 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.01 mm | 0.0001 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Short side area (mm) | 380 mm | 105 mm |
| Nominal laser power (W) | 20 W | 12 W |
| Laser source technology | diode | diode |
| Maximum travel speed (mm/s) | 333.33 mm/s | 10000 mm/s |
| Maximum working speed (mm/s) | 333.33 mm/s | 5000 mm/s |
| Cut depth per material | 15mm Pine, 10mm Plywood, 8mm Black Acrylic | 10 mm legno, 6 mm acrilico |
| Laser wavelength (nm) | 445 nm | 455 nm |
| Minimum achievable resolution (µm) | 12.5 µm | 10 µm |
| Autofocus system module | False | True |
| Rotary module included | False | False |
| Passthrough structural slot | True | False |
| Control software interface | lightburn, other | proprietary, lightburn |
| 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. | Compatible with the free proprietary SGD Laser software (optimized for galvo systems and recommended for beginners) and LightBurn (requires a license and is partially supported for advanced features). |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W 400×380 mm vs Sculpfun G9 105×105 mm — Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W wins (+1279%)
Which one to choose
Choose Sculpfun G9 if…
it shows no measurable advantage over Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W on the available specs: consider it on price or availability.
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