Ortur R2 vs iCube Ultra
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Ortur R2 and iCube Ultra are two diode laser (405–460 nm) in a similar class. Choose Ortur R2 if work area matters more; choose iCube Ultra if price matters more.
| Parameter |
Ortur R2
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 (€) | ~480–600 € | 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 |
| Maximum speed | 20000 mm/min | 10000 mm/min |
| Declared precision | 0.01 mm | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Short side area (mm) | 210 mm | 150 mm |
| Nominal laser power (W) | 10.0 W | 12 W |
| Laser source technology | diode | diode |
| Maximum travel speed (mm/s) | 333.33 mm/s | 166.67 mm/s |
| Maximum working speed (mm/s) | 333.33 mm/s | 166.67 mm/s |
| Cut depth per material | — | 10 mm (legno di paulonia) |
| Laser wavelength (nm) | 450 nm | 455 nm |
| Minimum achievable resolution (µm) | 10.0 µm | 100 µm |
| Autofocus system module | False | True |
| Rotary module included | False | False |
| Control software interface | 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. | 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: Ortur R2 300×210 mm vs iCube Ultra 150×150 mm — Ortur R2 wins (+180%)
- Price: Ortur R2 540 € vs iCube Ultra 599 € — Ortur R2 wins (+11%)
Which one to choose
Choose iCube Ultra if…
it shows no measurable advantage over Ortur R2 on the available specs: consider it on price or availability.
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