Ortur R1 5W vs Sculpfun S9 Laser Engraver

Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)

In brief

R1 5W and S9 Laser Engraver are two diode laser (405–460 nm) in a similar class. Choose R1 5W if price matters more; choose S9 Laser Engraver if work area matters more.

Parameter
Ortur R1 5W R1 5W Ortur F1 · Entry
Sculpfun S9 Laser Engraver S9 Laser Engraver Sculpfun F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year 2025 2021
Use tier F1 — Entry F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~200–280 € 259 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 27.2 × 25 × 21.8 cm 57 × 60 × 27 cm
Weight (kg) 2.4 kg 3 kg
Work area (mm) 100 × 100 mm 410 × 415 mm
Power (W) 30 W
Maximum speed 5000 mm/min
Declared precision 0.01 mm
Category specs
Work area (short side) (mm) 100 mm 410 mm
Rated power (W) 5 W 5.5 W
Source technology Diode Diode
Max travel speed (mm/s) 83.33 mm/s
Max processing speed (mm/s) 83.33 mm/s
Max cut depth per material Wood: 15mm, Acrylic: 10mm
Wavelength (nm) 450 nm 450 nm
Min resolution (µm) 10 µm
Autofocus False False
Rotary included/compatible False False
Passthrough 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. Fully compatible with LightBurn and LaserGRBL (Windows only), operating via standard GRBL firmware without proprietary restrictions.

The differences that matter

  • Work area: R1 5W 100×100 mm vs S9 Laser Engraver 410×415 mm — S9 Laser Engraver wins (+1602%)
  • Price: R1 5W 240 € vs S9 Laser Engraver 259 € — R1 5W wins (+8%)

Which one to choose

Choose R1 5W if…

you value price.

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Choose S9 Laser Engraver if…

you value work area.

See the S9 Laser Engraver sheet →

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