Ortur Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W vs xTool M1 10W Hybrid Laser Cutter
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W and M1 10W Hybrid Laser Cutter are two diode laser (405–460 nm) in a similar class. Choose Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W if work area matters more; choose M1 10W Hybrid Laser Cutter if price matters more.
| Parameter |
Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W
Ortur
F2 · Intermediate
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M1 10W Hybrid Laser Cutter
xTool
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~800–1050 € | ~700–900 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 58 × 55 × 15 cm | 55.7 × 45.3 × 23 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 10 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 400 × 380 mm | 385 × 300 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | — | 16 mm |
| Power (W) | 96 W | 84 W |
| Voltage (V) | 24 V | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 20000 mm/min | 250 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.01 mm | 0.01 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 380 mm | 300 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 20 W | 10 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | 333.33 mm/s | 250 mm/s |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | 333.33 mm/s | 250 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | 15mm Pine, 10mm Plywood, 8mm Black Acrylic | 8 mm basswood |
| Wavelength (nm) | 445 nm | 455 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | 12.5 µm | 10 µm |
| Autofocus | False | True |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | True | False |
| Supported software | LightBurn, Other | Proprietary |
| 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. | Control of the device relies exclusively on the proprietary xTool Creative Space (XCS) software. This application is designed to be intuitive and accessible for beginners, integrating features for managing the internal 16-megapixel camera, visual project alignment, and automatic focusing. Unlike many other commercial laser systems, this model does not natively support LightBurn or open-source GRBL-based firmware. Consequently, advanced users accustomed to complex workflows might find the software somewhat restrictive when handling intricate vector files or deep engraving parameters that require highly customized optimization. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W 400×380 mm vs M1 10W Hybrid Laser Cutter 385×300 mm — Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W wins (+32%)
- Price: Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W 925 € vs M1 10W Hybrid Laser Cutter 800 € — M1 10W Hybrid Laser Cutter wins (+16%)
Which one to choose
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