Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W vs Sculpfun S30 10W

Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)

In brief

Sculpfun S30 10W leads on the measurable specs (starting with price), while Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W shows no advantage of its own. Choose Sculpfun S30 10W, unless non-technical factors (availability, support, ecosystem) tip the balance.

Parameter
Sculpfun Sculpfun S30 10W Sculpfun S30 10W Sculpfun F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year 2023 2022
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~800–1050 € 599.99 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 58 × 55 × 15 cm 55.5 × 59.5 × 21 cm
Work area (mm) 400 × 380 mm 380 × 385 mm
Power (W) 96 W 84 W
Voltage (V) 24 V 240 V
Maximum speed 20000 mm/min 25000 mm/min
Declared precision 0.01 mm 0.005 mm
Category specs
Short side area (mm) 380 mm 380 mm
Nominal laser power (W) 20 W 10 W
Laser source technology diode diode
Maximum travel speed (mm/s) 333.33 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 455 nm
Minimum achievable resolution (µm) 12.5 µm 5 µm
Autofocus system module False False
Rotary module included False False
Passthrough structural slot True
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. The 32-bit motherboard is fully compatible with LightBurn (including M8 air control) and LaserGRBL. It also supports Bluetooth connectivity and offline printing via SD card.

The differences that matter

  • Price: Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W 925 € vs Sculpfun S30 10W 599.99 € — Sculpfun S30 10W wins (+54%)

Which one to choose

Choose Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W if…

it shows no measurable advantage over Sculpfun S30 10W on the available specs: consider it on price or availability.

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Choose Sculpfun S30 10W if…

you value price.

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