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Algolaser Pixi 5W vs Ortur R1 5W

What Pixi 5W does better (4) and where R1 5W wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Algolaser Pixi 5W
Algolaser · 2024Pixi 5W
4.6Score
4 advantages≈ US$230
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Ortur R1 5W
Ortur · 2025R1 5W
3.6Score
2 advantages≈ US$220
3.2Power & cutting3.2
2.4Speed2.2
9.4Precision3.3
2.3Work area2.3
4.9Safety7.7
8.2Features & ease of use2.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

Pixi 5WR1 5W
265 × 196214272 × 140250
Pixi 5WR1 5WDifference
Height196 mm140 mm+56 mm
Width265 mm272 mm−7 mm
Depth214 mm250 mm−36 mm
Weight3.8 kg2.4 kg+1.4 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Pixi 5W better than R1 5W?

  1. Laser spot size0.04 mm vs 0.11 mm2.8×
  2. Air assistYes · R1 5W: No
  3. Built-in cameraYes · R1 5W: No
  4. Max engraving / travel speed100 mm/s vs 83 mm/s+20%

Why is R1 5W better than Pixi 5W?

  1. Enclosed (fully covered)No · Pixi 5W: Yes
  2. Weight3.8 kg vs 2.4 kg+58%
Specifications

Side by side

Algolaser Pixi 5WAlgolaser Pixi 5W≈ US$2304.6
Ortur R1 5WOrtur R1 5W≈ US$2203.6
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm), Infrared diode (1064 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Wavelength450 nm450 nm
Laser power
Laser output power5 W5 W
Work area
Work area100 × 100 mm100 × 100 mm
Work area width (X)100 mm100 mm
Work area depth (Y)100 mm100 mm
Work area (surface)100 cm²100 cm²
Work-area extension kitYes—
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed100 mm/s83 mm/s
Precision
Laser spot size0.04 mm0.11 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoYes
Laser safety class—Class 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Tilt / movement sensor—Yes
Built-in fume filter / purifierYes—
Features
Air assistYesNo
Built-in cameraYesNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYes—
Touchscreen / control panelYes—
Connectivity & software
Connections—USB
Wi-Fi—No
USB—Yes
Phone app control—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBL—
LightBurn compatibleYes—
Size & power
Width265 mm272 mm
Depth214 mm250 mm
Height196 mm140 mm
Weight3.8 kg2.4 kg
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