R1 5W vs iCube Pro 5W
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
R1 5W and iCube Pro 5W are two diode laser (405–460 nm) in a similar class. Choose R1 5W if price matters more; choose iCube Pro 5W if work area matters more.
| Parameter |
R1 5W
Ortur
F1 · Entry
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iCube Pro 5W
Sculpfun
F1 · Entry
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F1 — Entry |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~200–280 € | 359.99 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 27.2 × 25 × 21.8 cm | 30 × 26.2 × 22.6 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 2.4 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 100 × 100 mm | 125 × 125 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | — | 50 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 60 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 240 V |
| 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 | — | 10 mm (soft board/cardboard), 6 mm (acrylic) |
| Wavelength (nm) | 450 nm | 455 nm |
| Autofocus | False | False |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | False | False |
| Supported software | Proprietary | LightBurn, Proprietary, 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. | It supports mobile connection via the proprietary Sculpfun app and wired connection to a PC for use with LightBurn and LaserGRBL. Compatible with major desktop and mobile operating systems. |
The differences that matter
- Price: R1 5W 240 € vs iCube Pro 5W 359.99 € — R1 5W wins (+50%)
- Work area: R1 5W 100×100 mm vs iCube Pro 5W 125×125 mm — iCube Pro 5W wins (+56%)
Which one to choose
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