Ortur Laser Master 2 Pro vs Sculpfun iCube Ultra 12W
| Laser | ||
| Type | Diode Laser | Diode Laser |
| Wavelength | 445 nm | 455 nm |
| Optical Power | 5.5 W | 12 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 400 × 430 mm | 150 × 150 mm |
| Max Speed | 10,000 mm/min | 10,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Manual | Autofocus |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | No | Yes |
| Air Assist | No | No |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | No | No |
| Camera | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $229 | $329 |
| Release Year | 2021 | 2025 |
| Weight | 4.2 kg | 5.95 kg |
Pros & Cons
Ortur Laser Master 2 Pro
What we like
- Industry-leading safety features (tilt, flame, position)
- Good 5.5W output for engraving and light cutting
- Established brand with strong community support
- Wide 400×430mm work area
- Compatible with LightBurn and LaserGRBL
Watch out for
- No air assist included
- No WiFi
- Open frame design
- Slower than newer competitors
Sculpfun iCube Ultra 12W
What we like
- Class 1 safety certification — fully enclosed, door-interlock protected
- 12W diode cuts 10mm paulownia in one pass
- Built-in multi-layer smoke filtration system
- Compact and portable at 5.95 kg — smallest 12W enclosed laser
- Auto-focus for hands-off setup
- Optional dual-laser version adds 1.2W IR for marking metals
Watch out for
- Small 150×150mm work area
- Bluetooth/USB only — no WiFi
- Air assist sold as separate accessory
- Camera available as separate accessory only
Compatible Materials
Ortur Laser Master 2 Pro
WoodLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberAcrylic
Sculpfun iCube Ultra 12W
WoodLeatherAcrylicCardboardFabricPaperRubberStoneMetal Engraving
The Ortur Laser Master 2 Pro costs $229 (30% less) than the Sculpfun iCube Ultra 12W, which is priced at $329.
The Sculpfun iCube Ultra 12W has 54% more optical power (12W vs 5.5W).
The Ortur Laser Master 2 Pro offers a 87% larger work area (400 × 430 mm vs 150 × 150 mm).
Both machines share the same maximum speed of 10,000 mm/min.
Feature-wise, Sculpfun iCube Ultra 12W includes an enclosure, while Ortur Laser Master 2 Pro does not.