Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W vs iCube Pro 5W
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W and iCube Pro 5W 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 if price matters more.
| Parameter |
Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W
Ortur
F2 · Intermediate
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iCube Pro 5W
Sculpfun
F1 · Entry
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F1 — Entry |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~800–1050 € | 359.99 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 58 × 55 × 15 cm | 30 × 26.2 × 22.6 cm |
| Work area (mm) | 400 × 380 mm | 125 × 125 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | — | 50 mm |
| Power (W) | 96 W | 60 W |
| Voltage (V) | 24 V | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 20000 mm/min | 10000 mm/min |
| Declared precision | 0.01 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Short side area (mm) | 380 mm | 125 mm |
| Nominal laser power (W) | 20 W | 5 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 | 166.67 mm/s |
| Cut depth per material | 15mm Pine, 10mm Plywood, 8mm Black Acrylic | 10 mm (soft board/cardboard), 6 mm (acrylic) |
| Laser wavelength (nm) | 445 nm | 455 nm |
| Minimum achievable resolution (µm) | 12.5 µm | — |
| Autofocus system module | False | False |
| Rotary module included | False | False |
| Passthrough structural slot | True | False |
| Control software interface | lightburn, other | lightburn, proprietary, 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 supports mobile connection via the proprietary Sculpfun app and wired connection to a PC for use with LightBurn and LaserGRBL. Compatible with major desktop and mobile operating systems. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W 925 € vs iCube Pro 5W 359.99 € — iCube Pro 5W wins (+157%)
- Work area: Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W 400×380 mm vs iCube Pro 5W 125×125 mm — Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W wins (+873%)
Which one to choose
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