R2 10W vs iCube Ultra
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
R2 10W leads on the measurable specs (starting with work area), while iCube Ultra shows no advantage of its own. Choose R2 10W, unless non-technical factors (availability, support, ecosystem) tip the balance.
| Parameter |
R2 10W
Ortur
F2 · Intermediate
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iCube Ultra
Sculpfun
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 499 € | 599 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 47 × 40 × 21.4 cm | 33 × 36 × 29 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 10.5 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 210 mm | 150 × 150 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | — | 80 mm |
| Power (W) | 144 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 24 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 20000 mm/min | 10000 mm/min |
| Declared precision | 0.01 mm | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 210 mm | 150 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 10 W | 12 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | 333.33 mm/s | 166.67 mm/s |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | 333.33 mm/s | 166.67 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | — | 10 mm (legno di paulonia) |
| Wavelength (nm) | 450 nm | 455 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | — | 100 µm |
| Autofocus | False | True |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | False | — |
| Supported software | Proprietary, LightBurn, Other | Proprietary, LightBurn, Other |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | It can be controlled via the proprietary Inspiraesth app for simplified operations, and natively supports standard software like LightBurn and LaserGRBL. | The machine is compatible with major third-party software like LightBurn and can also be controlled via the proprietary Sculpfun app from mobile devices or PCs. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: R2 10W 300×210 mm vs iCube Ultra 150×150 mm — R2 10W wins (+180%)
- Price: R2 10W 499 € vs iCube Ultra 599 € — R2 10W wins (+20%)
Which one to choose
Choose iCube Ultra if…
it shows no measurable advantage over R2 10W on the available specs: consider it on price or availability.
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