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Ortur LM3 40W vs xTool S1 20W

What LM3 40W does better (4) and where S1 20W wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Ortur LM3 40W
Ortur · 2022LM3 40W
8.1Score
4 advantages≈ US$1,050
vs
xTool S1 20W
xTool · 2023S1 20W
8.5Score
4 advantages≈ US$1,300
Higher score
9.0Power & cutting7.7
6.2Precision5.4
6.4Work area7.3
4.9Safety8.8
5.7Features & ease of use4.0

Why is LM3 40W better than S1 20W?

  1. Laser output power40 W vs 20 W2×
  2. Air assistYes · S1 20W: No
  3. Laser spot size0.08 mm vs 0.1 mm+25%
  4. Work area depth (Y)355 mm vs 319 mm+11%

Why is S1 20W better than LM3 40W?

  1. Enclosed (fully covered)No · LM3 40W: Yes
  2. Work area (surface)1,420 cm² vs 1,589 cm²+12%
  3. Flame / fire detectionNo · LM3 40W: Yes
  4. Work area width (X)400 mm vs 498 mm+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Ortur LM3 40WOrtur LM3 40W≈ US$1,0508.1
xTool S1 20WxTool S1 20W≈ US$1,3008.5
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 W20 W
Work area
Work area400 × 355 mm498 × 319 mm
Work area width (X)400 mm498 mm
Work area depth (Y)355 mm319 mm
Work area (surface)1,420 cm²1,589 cm²
Max workpiece height—134 mm
Pass-through slot—Yes
Work-area extension kitYes—
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed—600 mm/s
Precision
Laser spot size0.08 mm0.1 mm
Positioning accuracy—0.01 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoYes
Laser safety class—Class 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)
Flame / fire detectionNoYes
Emergency stop button—Yes
Lid interlock—Yes
Built-in fume filter / purifierYes—
Features
Air assistYesNo
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Connectivity & software
Connections—USB, Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi—Yes
USB—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBLLightBurn, xTool Creative Space
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
File formats—SVG, DXF, JPG, PNG, BMP, TIF
Size & power
Width—765 mm
Depth—561 mm
Height—183 mm
Weight—20 kg
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