Ortur Laser Master 3 vs Sculpfun S30 Pro Max
Verdict
On our scores the Ortur Laser Master 3 comes out ahead, 66 to 64. The Ortur Laser Master 3 is a 10 W diode laser with a 400 × 400 mm work area; the Sculpfun S30 Pro Max is a 20 W diode laser with 370 × 360 mm. The Ortur Laser Master 3 costs about $180 less at list price.
The Ortur Laser Master 3 is best for
First-time buyers who mainly engrave wood, leather and coated metal and want a quick, well-protected open frame for about $300.The Sculpfun S30 Pro Max is best for
Budget buyers who want 20W of cutting power for wood and leather and are happy to drive it from LightBurn on a laptop.Specs and scores side by side
| Ortur Laser Master 3 | Sculpfun S30 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser type | Diode laser | Diode laser |
| Form | Open frame | Open frame |
| Optical power | 10 W | 20 W |
| Work area | 400 × 400 mm | 370 × 360 mm |
| Max speed | 333 mm/s (20,000 mm/min) | 100 mm/s (6,000 mm/min firmware limit) |
| Air assist | Optional extra | Included |
| Camera | No | No |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Safety | Open frame with an exposed Class 4 beam; emergency stop, removable safety key, tilt detection, laser exposure time limit, USB connection monitor and active position protection; no flame detection in Ortur's safety list | Open frame with an exposed Class 4 beam; detachable acrylic eye shield around the laser and limit switches; Sculpfun lists no flame sensor, tilt sensor or emergency stop |
| Weight | not published | not published |
| Price | $299.99 | $479.99 |
| Overall score | 66 | 64 |
| Power score | 45 | 65 |
| Speed score | 55 | 30 |
| Ease score | 65 | 48 |
| Safety score | 40 | 28 |
| Value score | 84 | 78 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the Ortur Laser Master 3 or the Sculpfun S30 Pro Max?
On our scores the Ortur Laser Master 3 comes out ahead, 66 to 64. The Ortur Laser Master 3 is a 10 W diode laser with a 400 × 400 mm work area; the Sculpfun S30 Pro Max is a 20 W diode laser with 370 × 360 mm. The Ortur Laser Master 3 costs about $180 less at list price.
Which is cheaper, the Ortur Laser Master 3 or the Sculpfun S30 Pro Max?
At list price the Ortur Laser Master 3 ($299.99) costs less than the Sculpfun S30 Pro Max ($479.99).
How we rank: by our own scores for power, speed, ease of use, safety and value, from the maker's published specs and independent tests where they exist. Some links earn us a commission (for example TwoTrees, SainSmart, Gweike and Amazon). That never changes a score or the order of a list (disclosure).