Ortur Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W vs Sculpfun iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W and iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver are two diode laser (405–460 nm) in a similar class. Choose Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W if work area matters more; choose iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver if price matters more.
| Parameter |
Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W
Ortur
F2 · Intermediate
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| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F1 — Entry |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~800–1050 € | 359 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 58 × 55 × 15 cm | 26.2 × 30 × 22.6 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 3.2 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 400 × 380 mm | 125 × 125 mm |
| Power (W) | 96 W | 60 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 | 125 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 20 W | 5 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 | 166.67 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | 15mm Pine, 10mm Plywood, 8mm Black Acrylic | 10mm soft board, 6mm acrylic |
| Wavelength (nm) | 445 nm | 455 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | 12.5 µm | — |
| Autofocus | False | False |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | True | — |
| 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. | Compatible with LightBurn, LaserGRBL (Windows), and the proprietary Sculpfun app via Bluetooth for direct mobile control. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W 925 € vs iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver 359 € — iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver wins (+158%)
- Work area: Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W 400×380 mm vs iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver 125×125 mm — Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W wins (+873%)
Which one to choose
Choose iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver if…
you value price.
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