A20 Pro V2 Laser Engraver vs S30 5W Laser Engraver

Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)

In brief

S30 5W Laser Engraver leads on the measurable specs (starting with price), while A20 Pro V2 Laser Engraver shows no advantage of its own. Choose S30 5W Laser Engraver, unless non-technical factors (availability, support, ecosystem) tip the balance.

Parameter
Riconoscimenti
Identity
Launch year 2024 2022
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F1 — Entry
Price
Price (€) ~300–600 € 299 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 55.5 × 59.5 × 21 cm
Weight (kg) 6 kg
Work area (mm) 400 × 365 mm 410 × 400 mm
Power (W) 120 W 60 W
Voltage (V) 12 V
Maximum speed 400 mm/s 6000 mm/min
Declared precision 0.02 mm 0.005 mm
Category specs
Short side area (mm) 365 mm 400 mm
Nominal laser power (W) 20 W 5 W
Laser source technology diode diode
Maximum travel speed (mm/s) 400 mm/s 100 mm/s
Maximum working speed (mm/s) 400 mm/s 100 mm/s
Cut depth per material 5 mm (balsa wood), 3 mm (plywood)
Laser wavelength (nm) 455 nm 455 nm
Minimum achievable resolution (µm) 60 µm
Autofocus system module False False
Rotary module included False False
Passthrough structural slot False False
Control software interface proprietary, lightburn, other lightburn, other
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No
Software notes The software compatibility of the device is extensive and aligns with the industrial standards of the maker sector. It natively supports both LaserGRBL, a free and open-source option suitable for basic engraving operations, and LightBurn, the most popular paid professional platform for advanced management of layers, cutting parameters, and complex vector formats. Control can be managed directly via a wired USB connection from a computer or in offline mode, using memory cards to load processing files. The machine responds to standard G-code commands, allowing experienced users fine customization of acceleration and speed parameters through the configuration of the internal firmware, without constraints linked to proprietary and closed-source cloud ecosystems. Fully compatible with LightBurn and LaserGRBL via USB connection. The 32-bit motherboard automatically manages the Air Assist activation.

MakerSpecs Awards

A20 Pro V2 Laser Engraver

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S30 5W Laser Engraver

Largest work area Entry

The largest work area among entry-level Diode laser (405–460 nm) machines: 1640 cm².

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The differences that matter

  • Price: A20 Pro V2 Laser Engraver 450 € vs S30 5W Laser Engraver 299 € — S30 5W Laser Engraver wins (+51%)
  • Work area: A20 Pro V2 Laser Engraver 400×365 mm vs S30 5W Laser Engraver 410×400 mm — S30 5W Laser Engraver wins (+12%)

Which one to choose

Choose A20 Pro V2 Laser Engraver if…

it shows no measurable advantage over S30 5W Laser Engraver on the available specs: consider it on price or availability.

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Choose S30 5W Laser Engraver if…

you value price and work area.

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