Ortur Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W vs Sculpfun S30 5W Laser Engraver
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W and S30 5W Laser Engraver are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.1×). S30 5W Laser Engraver costs less (~€299) 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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S30 5W Laser Engraver
Sculpfun
F1 · Entry
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F1 — Entry |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~800–1050 € | 299 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 58 × 55 × 15 cm | 55.5 × 59.5 × 21 cm |
| Work area (mm) | 400 × 380 mm | 410 × 400 mm |
| Power (W) | 96 W | 60 W |
| Voltage (V) | 24 V | 12 V |
| Maximum speed | 20000 mm/min | 6000 mm/min |
| Declared precision | 0.01 mm | 0.005 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 380 mm | 400 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 20 W | 5 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | 333.33 mm/s | 100 mm/s |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | 333.33 mm/s | 100 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | 15mm Pine, 10mm Plywood, 8mm Black Acrylic | 5 mm (balsa wood), 3 mm (plywood) |
| Wavelength (nm) | 445 nm | 455 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | 12.5 µm | 60 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. | Fully compatible with LightBurn and LaserGRBL via USB connection. The 32-bit motherboard automatically manages the Air Assist activation. |
MakerSpecs Awards
Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W
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S30 5W Laser Engraver
Largest work area Entry
The largest work area among entry-level Diode laser (405–460 nm) machines: 1640 cm².
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Price: Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W 925 € vs S30 5W Laser Engraver 299 € — S30 5W Laser Engraver wins (+209%)
- Work area: Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W 400×380 mm vs S30 5W Laser Engraver 410×400 mm — S30 5W Laser Engraver wins (+8%)
Which one to choose
Choose S30 5W Laser Engraver if…
you value price and work area.
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