Ortur R2 vs S30 Pro Max 20W

Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)

In brief

Ortur R2 and S30 Pro Max 20W are two diode laser (405–460 nm) in a similar class. Choose Ortur R2 if price matters more; choose S30 Pro Max 20W if work area matters more.

Parameter
Ortur Ortur R2 Ortur R2 Ortur F2 · Intermediate
Sculpfun S30 Pro Max 20W S30 Pro Max 20W Sculpfun F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year 2025 2022
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~480–600 € 899.99 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 47 × 40 × 21.4 cm 55.5 × 59.5 × 21 cm
Weight (kg) 10.5 kg
Work area (mm) 300 × 210 mm 370 × 360 mm
Power (W) 120 W
Voltage (V) 240 V
Maximum speed 20000 mm/min 6000 mm/min
Declared precision 0.01 mm 0.005 mm
Category specs
Short side area (mm) 210 mm 360 mm
Nominal laser power (W) 10.0 W 20 W
Laser source technology diode diode
Maximum travel speed (mm/s) 333.33 mm/s 100 mm/s
Maximum working speed (mm/s) 333.33 mm/s 100 mm/s
Cut depth per material 12 mm (acrylic), 10 mm (wood)
Laser wavelength (nm) 450 nm 455 nm
Minimum achievable resolution (µm) 10.0 µm 5 µm
Autofocus system module False False
Rotary module included False False
Passthrough structural slot False
Control software interface 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. Fully compatible with standard software like LightBurn and LaserGRBL via USB or Bluetooth connection. It does not require proprietary platforms.

The differences that matter

  • Work area: Ortur R2 300×210 mm vs S30 Pro Max 20W 370×360 mm — S30 Pro Max 20W wins (+111%)
  • Price: Ortur R2 540 € vs S30 Pro Max 20W 899.99 € — Ortur R2 wins (+67%)

Which one to choose

Choose Ortur R2 if…

you value price.

See the Ortur R2 sheet →

Choose S30 Pro Max 20W if…

you value work area.

See the S30 Pro Max 20W sheet →

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