Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W vs S30 Ultra 11W Laser Engraver
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
S30 Ultra 11W Laser Engraver leads on the measurable specs (starting with work area), while Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W shows no advantage of its own. Choose S30 Ultra 11W Laser Engraver, unless non-technical factors (availability, support, ecosystem) tip the balance.
| Parameter |
Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W
Ortur
F2 · Intermediate
|
S30 Ultra 11W Laser Engraver
Sculpfun
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~800–1050 € | 699 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 58 × 55 × 15 cm | 80 × 84 × 22 cm |
| Work area (mm) | 400 × 380 mm | 600 × 600 mm |
| Power (W) | 96 W | 84 W |
| Voltage (V) | 24 V | 24 V |
| Maximum speed | 20000 mm/min | — |
| Declared precision | 0.01 mm | 0.005 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Short side area (mm) | 380 mm | 600 mm |
| Nominal laser power (W) | 20 W | 11 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 | — |
| 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 industry-standard software such as LightBurn and LaserGRBL. The 32-bit motherboard supports Bluetooth connectivity for wireless control and future expansions. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W 400×380 mm vs S30 Ultra 11W Laser Engraver 600×600 mm — S30 Ultra 11W Laser Engraver wins (+137%)
- Price: Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W 925 € vs S30 Ultra 11W Laser Engraver 699 € — S30 Ultra 11W Laser Engraver wins (+32%)
Which one to choose
Choose Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W if…
it shows no measurable advantage over S30 Ultra 11W Laser Engraver on the available specs: consider it on price or availability.
Choose S30 Ultra 11W Laser Engraver if…
you value work area and price.
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