Ortur R2 vs Sculpfun iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
R2 and iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver are two diode laser (405–460 nm) in a similar class. Choose R2 if work area matters more; choose iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver if price matters more.
| Parameter |
R2
Ortur
F2 · Intermediate
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| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F1 — Entry |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~480–600 € | 359 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 47 × 40 × 21.4 cm | 26.2 × 30 × 22.6 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 10.5 kg | 3.2 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 210 mm | 125 × 125 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 60 W |
| Maximum speed | 20000 mm/min | 10000 mm/min |
| Declared precision | 0.01 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 210 mm | 125 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 10.0 W | 5 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 | — | 10mm soft board, 6mm acrylic |
| Wavelength (nm) | 450 nm | 455 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | 10.0 µm | — |
| Autofocus | False | False |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Supported software | Proprietary | Proprietary, LightBurn, Other |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The Ortur R2 operates exclusively with Ortur's proprietary mobile and desktop app, offering template-based design, sketch-to-engrave, and material-aware presets. No support for LightBurn, LaserGRBL, or any G-code sender; the control board uses a closed protocol. The built-in color touchscreen allows uploading files via USB for offline, PC-free repetition of the last 8 jobs. This simplifies use but prevents custom power/speed curves or integration with external camera systems. | Compatible with LightBurn, LaserGRBL (Windows), and the proprietary Sculpfun app via Bluetooth for direct mobile control. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: R2 300×210 mm vs iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver 125×125 mm — R2 wins (+303%)
- Price: R2 540 € vs iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver 359 € — iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver wins (+50%)
Which one to choose
Choose iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver if…
you value price.
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