Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W vs F1 Portable Laser Engraver
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W leads on the measurable specs (starting with work area), while F1 Portable Laser Engraver 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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F1 Portable Laser Engraver
xTool
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~800–1050 € | 1499 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 58 × 55 × 15 cm | 17.9 × 23.5 × 33.4 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 4.6 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 400 × 380 mm | 115 × 115 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | — | 113 mm |
| Power (W) | 96 W | 120 W |
| Voltage (V) | 24 V | 24 V |
| Maximum speed | 20000 mm/min | 4000 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.01 mm | 0.00199 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 380 mm | 115 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 20 W | 10 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | 333.33 mm/s | 4000 mm/s |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | 333.33 mm/s | 4000 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | 15mm Pine, 10mm Plywood, 8mm Black Acrylic | 8 mm basswood, 6 mm acrylic |
| Wavelength (nm) | 445 nm | 455 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | 12.5 µm | 30 µm |
| Autofocus | False | True |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | True | True |
| Supported software | LightBurn, Other | Proprietary, LightBurn |
| 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. | Machine control is primarily handled by the proprietary xTool Creative Space ecosystem, an intuitive application that enables native management of both laser sources and supports autofocus and camera-assisted positioning functions. For advanced users requiring more granular control over processing parameters and complex workflows, the unit offers compatibility with LightBurn. Integration with the latter requires a specific initial configuration for galvanometer systems, but it unlocks professional vector programming features, optimizing execution times across both Windows and macOS operating systems. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W 400×380 mm vs F1 Portable Laser Engraver 115×115 mm — Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W wins (+1049%)
- Price: Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W 925 € vs F1 Portable Laser Engraver 1499 € — Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W wins (+62%)
Which one to choose
Choose Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W if…
you value work area and price.
Choose F1 Portable Laser Engraver 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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