Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W vs S30 Pro Max 20W
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W leads on the measurable specs (starting with work area), while S30 Pro Max 20W 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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S30 Pro Max 20W
Sculpfun
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~800–1050 € | 899.99 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 58 × 55 × 15 cm | 55.5 × 59.5 × 21 cm |
| Work area (mm) | 400 × 380 mm | 370 × 360 mm |
| Power (W) | 96 W | 120 W |
| Voltage (V) | 24 V | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 20000 mm/min | 6000 mm/min |
| Declared precision | 0.01 mm | 0.005 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Short side area (mm) | 380 mm | 360 mm |
| Nominal laser power (W) | 20 W | 20 W |
| Laser source technology | diode | diode |
| Maximum travel speed (mm/s) | 333.33 mm/s | 100 mm/s |
| Maximum working speed (mm/s) | 333.33 mm/s | 100 mm/s |
| Cut depth per material | 15mm Pine, 10mm Plywood, 8mm Black Acrylic | 12 mm (acrylic), 10 mm (wood) |
| 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 | False |
| 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. | Fully compatible with standard software like LightBurn and LaserGRBL via USB or Bluetooth connection. It does not require proprietary platforms. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W 400×380 mm vs S30 Pro Max 20W 370×360 mm — Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W wins (+14%)
Which one to choose
Choose S30 Pro Max 20W 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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