R1 5W vs C1 Mini

Work area: R1 5W 100×100 mm vs C1 Mini 150×130 mm — C1 Mini wins (+95%)
Price: R1 5W 240 € vs C1 Mini 169 € — C1 Mini wins (+42%)

Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)

In brief

C1 Mini leads on the measurable specs (starting with work area), while R1 5W shows no advantage of its own. Choose C1 Mini, unless non-technical factors (availability, support, ecosystem) tip the balance.

Comparison generated from data and curated by juppiter78. Parameters are weighted by stated criteria and the calculation is reproducible. Pubblicato 13 jun 2026 · Last updated 13 jun 2026

Parameter	R1 5W Ortur F1 · Entry	C1 Mini Sculpfun F1 · Entry
Identity
Launch year	2025	2024
Use tier	F1 — Entry	F1 — Entry
Price
Price (€)	~200–280 €	169 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm)	27.2 × 25 × 21.8 cm	29 × 25 × 14 cm
Weight (kg)	2.4 kg	1.05 kg
Work area (mm)	100 × 100 mm	150 × 130 mm
Maximum speed	5000 mm/min	10000 mm/min
Category specs
Work area (short side) (mm)	100 mm	130 mm
Rated power (W)	5 W	3 W
Source technology	Diode	Diode
Max travel speed (mm/s)	83.33 mm/s	166.67 mm/s
Max processing speed (mm/s)	83.33 mm/s	—
Wavelength (nm)	450 nm	450 nm
Min resolution (µm)	—	40 µm
Autofocus	False	False
Rotary included/compatible	False	False
Passthrough	False	False
Supported software	Proprietary	LightBurn, Other
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency	No	No
Software notes	The machine can be controlled via the proprietary Ortur app, available for mobile and desktop devices, which simplifies the engraving process with pre-configured settings for various materials.	Natively supports LightBurn and LaserGRBL via direct connection, ensuring full compatibility with major laser control operating environments.