Ortur Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W vs xTool M1 Ultra Craft Machine
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W leads on the available specs (starting with price); M1 Ultra Craft Machine makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case.
| Parameter |
Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W
Ortur
F2 · Intermediate
|
M1 Ultra Craft Machine
xTool
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~800–1050 € | 1299 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 58 × 55 × 15 cm | 62 × 49.8 × 17.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 12 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 400 × 380 mm | 385 × 300 mm |
| Power (W) | 96 W | 180 W |
| Voltage (V) | 24 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 20000 mm/min | 400 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 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 | 400 mm/s |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | 333.33 mm/s | 400 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | 15mm Pine, 10mm Plywood, 8mm Black Acrylic | — |
| Wavelength (nm) | 445 nm | 455 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | 12.5 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 is managed exclusively via xTool Creative Space (XCS), the proprietary software compatible with major desktop and mobile operating systems. XCS handles the multi-tool ecosystem, allowing seamless switching from laser cutting setup to blade cutting or inkjet printing within the same project. The software supports standard vector and raster file formats and includes automatic path optimization tools. Due to the complex multi-tool architecture, the system does not offer native compatibility with industry-standard software like LightBurn, binding the user to the manufacturer's official interface, which receives regular updates. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W 925 € vs M1 Ultra Craft Machine 1299 € — Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W wins (+40%)
- Work area: Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W 400×380 mm vs M1 Ultra Craft Machine 385×300 mm — Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W wins (+32%)
Which one to choose
Choose Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W if…
you value price and work area.
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