R2 vs M1 5W Laser & Blade Cutter
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
R2 and M1 5W Laser & Blade Cutter are two diode laser (405–460 nm) in a similar class. Choose R2 if price matters more; choose M1 5W Laser & Blade Cutter if work area matters more.
| Parameter |
R2
Ortur
F2 · Intermediate
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M1 5W Laser & Blade Cutter
xTool
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~480–600 € | ~600–800 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 47 × 40 × 21.4 cm | 55.7 × 45.3 × 23 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 10.5 kg | 10 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 210 mm | 385 × 300 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | — | 22 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 150 W |
| Maximum speed | 20000 mm/min | 250 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.01 mm | 0.01 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 210 mm | 300 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 10.0 W | 5 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | 333.33 mm/s | 250 mm/s |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | 333.33 mm/s | 250 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | — | 4 mm basswood |
| Wavelength (nm) | 450 nm | 455 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | 10.0 µm | 10 µm |
| Autofocus | False | True |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | — | False |
| Supported software | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| 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. | Device control relies exclusively on the proprietary xTool Creative Space (XCS) software. This application manages both laser engraving and cutting operations, alongside path planning for the integrated blade cutter. The software incorporates visual alignment features assisted by the internal high-resolution camera, facilitating precise design placement on materials. There is no native support for universal third-party applications like LightBurn, restricting users to the manufacturer's ecosystem. The application is compatible with Windows, macOS, and mobile platforms, requiring an initial connection for updates but supporting offline operation. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: R2 300×210 mm vs M1 5W Laser & Blade Cutter 385×300 mm — M1 5W Laser & Blade Cutter wins (+83%)
- Price: R2 540 € vs M1 5W Laser & Blade Cutter 700 € — R2 wins (+30%)
Which one to choose
Choose M1 5W Laser & Blade Cutter if…
you value work area.
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