Ortur LM3 Laser Engraving & Cutting Machine 20,000mm/min (40W/20W/10W) vs xTool F1
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Ortur LM3 Laser Engraving & Cutting Machine 20,000mm/min (40W/20W/10W) and xTool F1 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 work area matters more; choose xTool F1 if price matters more.
| Parameter |
xTool F1
xTool
F2 · Intermediate
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| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~600–800 € | ~550–650 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 65.8 × 62.5 × 15 cm | 17.9 × 23.5 × 33.4 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 4.6 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 400 × 380 mm | 115 × 115 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 84 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 24 V |
| Maximum speed | 20000 mm/min | 4000 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.08 mm | 0.00199 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Short side area (mm) | 380.0 mm | 115.0 mm |
| Nominal laser power (W) | 20.0 W | 10.0 W |
| Laser source technology | diode | diode |
| Maximum working speed (mm/s) | 333.33 mm/s | 4000.0 mm/s |
| Cut depth per material | 15mm Pine, 10mm Plywood, 8mm Black Acrylic | 8mm basswood, 6mm black acrylic |
| Minimum achievable resolution (µm) | 80.0 µm | 1.99 µm |
| Autofocus system module | False | — |
| Rotary module included | False | False |
| Control software interface | proprietary, lightburn, other | proprietary |
| 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. | The xTool F1 Lite is compatible with xTool Studio (proprietary, free, Windows and macOS). The galvo system uses a proprietary protocol: LaserGRBL is not compatible as it requires GRBL firmware on a gantry controller. LightBurn introduced experimental galvo support in version 1.4+, but compatibility with the F1 Lite's specific controller is not officially certified by xTool, making the experience unguaranteed. In practice the user is tied to xTool Studio, which handles core functions but does not offer the flexibility of community profiles, macros, and advanced layers available in LightBurn for GRBL gantry lasers. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Ortur LM3 Laser Engraving & Cutting Machine 20,000mm/min (40W/20W/10W) 400×380 mm vs xTool F1 115×115 mm — Ortur LM3 Laser Engraving & Cutting Machine 20,000mm/min (40W/20W/10W) wins (+1049%)
- Price: Ortur LM3 Laser Engraving & Cutting Machine 20,000mm/min (40W/20W/10W) 700 € vs xTool F1 600 € — xTool F1 wins (+17%)
Which one to choose
Choose Ortur LM3 Laser Engraving & Cutting Machine 20,000mm/min (40W/20W/10W) if…
you value work area.
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