Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W vs Sculpfun SF-A9 40W
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W and Sculpfun SF-A9 40W are two diode laser (405–460 nm) in a similar class. Choose Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W if price matters more; choose Sculpfun SF-A9 40W if work area matters more.
| Parameter |
Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W
Ortur
F2 · Intermediate
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Sculpfun SF-A9 40W
Sculpfun
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~800–1050 € | 1699 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 58 × 55 × 15 cm | 60.6 × 66.5 × 11 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 6.2 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 400 × 380 mm | 400 × 400 mm |
| Power (W) | 96 W | 240 W |
| Voltage (V) | 24 V | 24 V |
| Maximum speed | 20000 mm/min | 36000 mm/min |
| Declared precision | 0.01 mm | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Short side area (mm) | 380 mm | 400 mm |
| Nominal laser power (W) | 20 W | 40 W |
| Laser source technology | diode | diode |
| Maximum travel speed (mm/s) | 333.33 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Maximum working speed (mm/s) | 333.33 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Cut depth per material | 15mm Pine, 10mm Plywood, 8mm Black Acrylic | 20 mm compensato, 6 mm acrilico |
| Laser wavelength (nm) | 445 nm | 450 nm |
| Minimum achievable resolution (µm) | 12.5 µm | 100 µm |
| Autofocus system module | False | False |
| Rotary module included | False | False |
| Passthrough structural slot | True | False |
| Control software interface | lightburn, other | proprietary, 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, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth. It also supports the proprietary Sculpfun application. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W 925 € vs Sculpfun SF-A9 40W 1699 € — Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W wins (+84%)
- Work area: Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W 400×380 mm vs Sculpfun SF-A9 40W 400×400 mm — Sculpfun SF-A9 40W wins (+5%)
Which one to choose
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