Ortur R1 5W vs Sculpfun S40 Max

Price: R1 5W 240 € vs S40 Max 1075 € — R1 5W wins (+348%)
Work area: R1 5W 100×100 mm vs S40 Max 830×800 mm — S40 Max wins (+6540%)

Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)

In brief

R1 5W and S40 Max are not direct competitors: different use classes (F1 vs F3), very different prices (~4.5×). R1 5W costs less (~€240) and is the entry-level choice; S40 Max offers more capability at a higher price (~€1075). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.

Comparison generated from data and curated by juppiter78. Parameters are weighted by stated criteria and the calculation is reproducible. Published 13 jun 2026 · Last updated 19 jun 2026

Parameter	R1 5W Ortur F1 · Entry	S40 Max Sculpfun F3 · Advanced
Identity
Launch year	2025	2025
Use tier	F1 — Entry	F3 — Advanced
Price
Price (€)	~200–280 €	~950–1200 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm)	27.2 × 25 × 21.8 cm	115.4 × 111.3 × 24 cm
Weight (kg)	2.4 kg	15.2 kg
Work area (mm)	100 × 100 mm	830 × 800 mm
Power (W)	—	350 W
Voltage (V)	—	24 V
Maximum speed	5000 mm/min	36000 mm/min
Declared precision	—	0.1 mm
Category specs
Work area (short side) (mm)	100 mm	800 mm
Rated power (W)	5 W	48 W
Source technology	Diode	Diode
Max travel speed (mm/s)	83.33 mm/s	600 mm/s
Max processing speed (mm/s)	83.33 mm/s	600 mm/s
Max cut depth per material	—	20mm compensato, 6mm acrilico scuro
Wavelength (nm)	450 nm	455 nm
Min resolution (µm)	—	100 µm
Autofocus	False	True
Rotary included/compatible	False	False
Passthrough	False	True
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.	Fully compatible with LightBurn and LaserGRBL, offering WiFi, USB connectivity, and offline control via the integrated TS1 touchscreen or proprietary app.