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Longer B1 40W vs Ortur LM3 40W

What B1 40W does better (3) and where LM3 40W wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Longer B1 40W
Longer · 2023B1 40W
8.3Score
3 advantages≈ US$700
Higher score
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Ortur LM3 40W
Ortur · 2022LM3 40W
8.1Score
2 advantages≈ US$1,050
8.6Power & cutting9.0
4.4Precision6.2
8.9Work area6.4
3.2Safety4.9
3.5Features & ease of use5.7

Why is B1 40W better than LM3 40W?

  1. Work area (surface)1,980 cm² vs 1,420 cm²+39%
  2. Work area depth (Y)440 mm vs 355 mm+24%
  3. Work area width (X)450 mm vs 400 mm+12%

Why is LM3 40W better than B1 40W?

  1. Air assistNo · B1 40W: Yes
  2. Laser spot size0.1 mm vs 0.08 mm+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Longer B1 40WLonger B1 40W≈ US$7008.3
Ortur LM3 40WOrtur LM3 40W≈ US$1,0508.1
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Laser power
Laser output power40 W40 W
Work area
Work area450 × 440 mm400 × 355 mm
Work area width (X)450 mm400 mm
Work area depth (Y)440 mm355 mm
Work area (surface)1,980 cm²1,420 cm²
Work-area extension kitYesYes
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed600 mm/s—
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)25 mm—
Precision
Laser spot size0.1 mm0.08 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Built-in fume filter / purifier—Yes
Features
Air assistNoYes
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Touchscreen / control panelYes—
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSB, SD / USB drive—
Wi-FiNo—
USBYes—
SD / TF cardYes—
Phone app controlYes—
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBLLightBurn, LaserGRBL
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
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