R1 5W vs iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
R1 5W and iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver are two diode laser (405–460 nm) in a similar class. Choose R1 5W if price matters more; choose iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver if work area matters more.
| Parameter |
R1 5W
Ortur
F1 · Entry
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| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F1 — Entry |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~200–280 € | 359 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 27.2 × 25 × 21.8 cm | 26.2 × 30 × 22.6 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 2.4 kg | 3.2 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 100 × 100 mm | 125 × 125 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 60 W |
| Maximum speed | 5000 mm/min | 10000 mm/min |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 100 mm | 125 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 5 W | 5 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 | 166.67 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | — | 10mm soft board, 6mm acrylic |
| Wavelength (nm) | 450 nm | 455 nm |
| Autofocus | False | False |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | False | — |
| Supported software | Proprietary | 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. | Compatible with LightBurn, LaserGRBL (Windows), and the proprietary Sculpfun app via Bluetooth for direct mobile control. |
The differences that matter
- Price: R1 5W 240 € vs iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver 359 € — R1 5W wins (+50%)
- Work area: R1 5W 100×100 mm vs iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver 125×125 mm — iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver wins (+56%)
Which one to choose
Choose iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver if…
you value work area.
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