Ortur LM3 Laser Engraving & Cutting Machine 20,000mm/min (40W/20W/10W) vs S9 Pro Laser Engraver

Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)

In brief

Ortur LM3 Laser Engraving & Cutting Machine 20,000mm/min (40W/20W/10W) and S9 Pro Laser Engraver are two diode laser (405–460 nm) in a similar class. Choose Ortur LM3 Laser Engraving & Cutting Machine 20,000mm/min (40W/20W/10W) if price matters more; choose S9 Pro Laser Engraver if price matters more.

Parameter
Identity
Launch year 2023 2022
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~600–800 € 499 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 65.8 × 62.5 × 15 cm
Weight (kg) 3 kg
Work area (mm) 400 × 380 mm 400 × 410 mm
Power (W) 10 W
Voltage (V) 240 V
Maximum speed 20000 mm/min
Declared precision 0.08 mm 0.01 mm
Category specs
Short side area (mm) 380.0 mm 400 mm
Nominal laser power (W) 20.0 W 10 W
Laser source technology diode diode
Maximum working speed (mm/s) 333.33 mm/s
Cut depth per material 15mm Pine, 10mm Plywood, 8mm Black Acrylic 15mm wood, 10mm acrylic
Laser wavelength (nm) 450 nm
Minimum achievable resolution (µm) 80.0 µm 10 µm
Autofocus system module False False
Rotary module included False False
Control software interface proprietary, lightburn, other lightburn, other
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No
Software notes The LM3 uses firmware based on the open GRBL protocol, compatible with LightBurn (diode license ~$60 one-time), LaserGRBL (free, open-source), and the proprietary Ortur iOS/Android app with selectable novice and advanced modes. LightBurn offers advanced variable power control, path optimization, and optional camera alignment; LaserGRBL covers basic engraving tasks at no additional cost. The open GRBL protocol ensures compatibility with third-party tools and standard G-code generators. Communication is via USB; the Ortur app allows remote job launching via Wi-Fi without a connected PC. Compatible with major engraving software like LightBurn and LaserGRBL. It connects via USB and supports files in NC, BMP, JPG, PNG, and DXF formats.

The differences that matter

  • Price: Ortur LM3 Laser Engraving & Cutting Machine 20,000mm/min (40W/20W/10W) 700 € vs S9 Pro Laser Engraver 499 € — S9 Pro Laser Engraver wins (+40%)
  • Work area: Ortur LM3 Laser Engraving & Cutting Machine 20,000mm/min (40W/20W/10W) 400×380 mm vs S9 Pro Laser Engraver 400×410 mm — S9 Pro Laser Engraver wins (+8%)

Which one to choose

Choose Ortur LM3 Laser Engraving & Cutting Machine 20,000mm/min (40W/20W/10W) if…

it shows no measurable advantage over S9 Pro Laser Engraver on the available specs: consider it on price or availability.

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Choose S9 Pro Laser Engraver if…

you value price and work area.

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