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Ortur LM3 20W vs Sculpfun S30 Pro Max 20W

What LM3 20W does better (3) and where S30 Pro Max 20W wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Ortur LM3 20W
Ortur · 2022LM3 20W
7.5Score
3 advantages≈ US$620
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Sculpfun S30 Pro Max 20W
Sculpfun · 2022S30 Pro Max 20W
7.3Score
0 advantages≈ US$480
7.7Power & cutting7.7
6.2Precision6.8
6.4Work area6.1
4.9Safety3.2
5.7Features & ease of use6.6

Why is LM3 20W better than S30 Pro Max 20W?

  1. Work area (surface)1,420 cm² vs 1,332 cm²+7%
  2. Laser spot size0.08 mm vs 0.1 mm+25%
  3. Work area width (X)400 mm vs 370 mm+8%

Why is S30 Pro Max 20W better than LM3 20W?

S30 Pro Max 20W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Ortur LM3 20WOrtur LM3 20W≈ US$6207.5
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Wavelength—455 nm
Laser power
Laser output power20 W20 W
Work area
Work area400 × 355 mm370 × 360 mm
Work area width (X)400 mm370 mm
Work area depth (Y)355 mm360 mm
Work area (surface)1,420 cm²1,332 cm²
Work-area extension kitYes—
Precision
Laser spot size0.08 mm0.1 mm
Positioning accuracy—0.005 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Built-in fume filter / purifierYes—
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Offline engraving (no computer)—Yes
Connectivity & software
Connections—USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, SD / USB drive
Wi-Fi—Yes
USB—Yes
Bluetooth—Yes
SD / TF card—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBLLightBurn, LaserGRBL
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
Size & power
Rated power consumption—120 W
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