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Ortur LM3 20W vs Sculpfun SF-A9 20W

What LM3 20W does better (1) and where SF-A9 20W wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Ortur LM3 20W
Ortur · 2022LM3 20W
7.5Score
1 advantage≈ US$620
vs
Sculpfun SF-A9 20W
Sculpfun · 2023SF-A9 20W
8.4Score
3 advantages≈ US$500
Higher score
7.7Power & cutting8.1
6.2Precision5.0
6.4Work area7.7
4.9Safety7.1
5.7Features & ease of use7.4

Why is LM3 20W better than SF-A9 20W?

  1. Laser spot size0.08 mm vs 0.1 mm+25%

Why is SF-A9 20W better than LM3 20W?

  1. Work area (surface)1,420 cm² vs 1,600 cm²+13%
  2. Flame / fire detectionNo · LM3 20W: Yes
  3. Work area depth (Y)355 mm vs 400 mm+13%
Specifications

Side by side

Ortur LM3 20WOrtur LM3 20W≈ US$6207.5
Sculpfun SF-A9 20WSculpfun SF-A9 20W≈ US$5008.4
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Wavelength—450 nm
Laser power
Laser output power20 W20 W
Work area
Work area400 × 355 mm400 × 400 mm
Work area width (X)400 mm400 mm
Work area depth (Y)355 mm400 mm
Work area (surface)1,420 cm²1,600 cm²
Work-area extension kitYes—
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed—600 mm/s
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)—20 mm
Precision
Laser spot size0.08 mm0.1 mm
Linear rails—Yes
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionNoYes
Emergency stop button—Yes
Tilt / movement sensor—Yes
Built-in fume filter / purifierYes—
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Connectivity & software
Connections—USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Wi-Fi—Yes
USB—Yes
Bluetooth—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBLLightBurn, LaserGRBL
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
Size & power
Width—606 mm
Depth—665 mm
Height—110 mm
Weight—6.2 kg
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