Ortur R2 vs Sculpfun SF-A9 40W
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Ortur R2 and Sculpfun SF-A9 40W are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.1×). Ortur R2 costs less (~€540) and is the entry-level choice; Sculpfun SF-A9 40W offers more capability at a higher price (~€1699). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Ortur R2
Ortur
F2 · Intermediate
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Sculpfun SF-A9 40W
Sculpfun
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~480–600 € | 1699 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 47 × 40 × 21.4 cm | 60.6 × 66.5 × 11 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 10.5 kg | 6.2 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 210 mm | 400 × 400 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 240 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 24 V |
| Maximum speed | 20000 mm/min | 36000 mm/min |
| Declared precision | 0.01 mm | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Short side area (mm) | 210 mm | 400 mm |
| Nominal laser power (W) | 10.0 W | 40 W |
| Laser source technology | diode | diode |
| Maximum travel speed (mm/s) | 333.33 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Maximum working speed (mm/s) | 333.33 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Cut depth per material | — | 20 mm compensato, 6 mm acrilico |
| Laser wavelength (nm) | 450 nm | 450 nm |
| Minimum achievable resolution (µm) | 10.0 µm | 100 µm |
| Autofocus system module | False | False |
| Rotary module included | False | False |
| Passthrough structural slot | — | 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. | Fully compatible with LightBurn and LaserGRBL via USB, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth. It also supports the proprietary Sculpfun application. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Ortur R2 540 € vs Sculpfun SF-A9 40W 1699 € — Ortur R2 wins (+215%)
- Work area: Ortur R2 300×210 mm vs Sculpfun SF-A9 40W 400×400 mm — Sculpfun SF-A9 40W wins (+154%)
Which one to choose
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