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Ortur LM3 40W vs xTool F1

What LM3 40W does better (4) and where F1 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Ortur LM3 40W
Ortur · 2022LM3 40W
8.1Score
4 advantages≈ US$1,050
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xTool F1
xTool · 2023F1
7.7Score
3 advantages≈ US$1,200
9.0Power & cutting4.7
6.2Precision6.2
6.4Work area3.7
4.9Safety8.7
5.7Features & ease of use6.9

Why is LM3 40W better than F1?

  1. Work area (surface)1,420 cm² vs 132 cm²10.8×
  2. Air assistYes · F1: No
  3. Work area width (X)400 mm vs 115 mm3.5×
  4. Work area depth (Y)355 mm vs 115 mm3.1×

Why is F1 better than LM3 40W?

  1. Enclosed (fully covered)No · LM3 40W: Yes
  2. Built-in cameraNo · LM3 40W: Yes
  3. Two laser sourcesNo · LM3 40W: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Ortur LM3 40WOrtur LM3 40W≈ US$1,0508.1
xTool F1xTool F1≈ US$1,2007.7
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm), Infrared diode (1064 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Galvo (scanning mirrors)
Two laser sourcesNoYes
Wavelength—455 nm
Laser power
Laser output power40 W—
Second laser output power—10 W
Work area
Work area400 × 355 mm115 × 115 mm
Work area width (X)400 mm115 mm
Work area depth (Y)355 mm115 mm
Work area (surface)1,420 cm²132 cm²
Max workpiece height—113 mm
Work-area extension kitYes—
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed—4,000 mm/s
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)—6 mm
Precision
Laser spot size0.08 mm0.08 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoYes
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Emergency stop button—Yes
Built-in fume filter / purifierYes—
Features
Air assistYesNo
Built-in cameraNoYes
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYes—
Connectivity & software
Connections—USB, Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi—Yes
USB—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBLLightBurn
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
File formats—SVG, DXF, PNG, JPG, BMP
Size & power
Width—179 mm
Depth—235 mm
Height—334 mm
Weight—4.6 kg
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