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Ortur LM3 40W vs Ortur R2 20W

What LM3 40W does better (4) and where R2 20W wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Ortur LM3 40W
Ortur · 2022LM3 40W
8.1Score
4 advantages≈ US$1,050
vs
Ortur R2 20W
Ortur · 2025R2 20W
8.1Score
3 advantages≈ US$730
Higher score
9.0Power & cutting7.7
6.2Precision7.6
6.4Work area4.5
4.9Safety9.0
5.7Features & ease of use8.6

Why is LM3 40W better than R2 20W?

  1. Work area (surface)1,420 cm² vs 630 cm²2.3×
  2. Laser output power40 W vs 20 W2×
  3. Work area depth (Y)355 mm vs 210 mm+69%
  4. Work area width (X)400 mm vs 300 mm+33%

Why is R2 20W better than LM3 40W?

  1. Enclosed (fully covered)No · LM3 40W: Yes
  2. Built-in cameraNo · LM3 40W: Yes
  3. Flame / fire detectionNo · LM3 40W: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Ortur LM3 40WOrtur LM3 40W≈ US$1,0508.1
Ortur R2 20WOrtur R2 20W≈ US$7308.1
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm), Infrared diode (1064 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Laser power
Laser output power40 W20 W
Work area
Work area400 × 355 mm300 × 210 mm
Work area width (X)400 mm300 mm
Work area depth (Y)355 mm210 mm
Work area (surface)1,420 cm²630 cm²
Work-area extension kitYes—
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed—333 mm/s
Precision
Laser spot size0.08 mm—
Positioning accuracy—0.01 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoYes
Laser safety class—Class 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)
Flame / fire detectionNoYes
Tilt / movement sensor—Yes
Built-in fume filter / purifierYes—
Exhaust fan—Yes
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in cameraNoYes
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYes—
Offline engraving (no computer)—Yes
Connectivity & software
Phone app control—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBL—
LightBurn compatibleYes—
Size & power
Width—470 mm
Depth—400 mm
Height—214 mm
Weight—14.1 kg
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