Ortur R2 vs Sculpfun iCube Ultra
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
R2 leads on the available specs (starting with work area); iCube Ultra makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case.
| Parameter |
R2
Ortur
F2 · Intermediate
|
iCube Ultra
Sculpfun
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 210 mm | 150 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 10.0 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) | 10.0 µm | 100 µm |
| Autofocus | False | True |
| 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. | 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 300×210 mm vs iCube Ultra 150×150 mm — R2 wins (+180%)
- Price: R2 540 € vs iCube Ultra 599 € — R2 wins (+11%)
Which one to choose
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