Atelier 12W Galvo Diode Laser Engraver vs iCube Ultra

Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)

In brief

iCube Ultra leads on the measurable specs (starting with work area), while Atelier 12W Galvo Diode Laser Engraver shows no advantage of its own. Choose iCube Ultra, unless non-technical factors (availability, support, ecosystem) tip the balance.

Parameter
Sculpfun iCube Ultra iCube Ultra Sculpfun F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year 2025 2025
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~600–800 € 599 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 30 × 30 × 41.5 cm 33 × 36 × 29 cm
Weight (kg) 3.49 kg
Work area (mm) 120 × 120 mm 150 × 150 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 80 mm
Power (W) 96 W
Voltage (V) 24 V
Maximum speed 4000 mm/s 10000 mm/min
Declared precision 0.01 mm 0.1 mm
Category specs
Work area (short side) (mm) 120 mm 150 mm
Rated power (W) 12 W 12 W
Source technology Diode Diode
Max travel speed (mm/s) 4000 mm/s 166.67 mm/s
Max processing speed (mm/s) 4000 mm/s 166.67 mm/s
Max cut depth per material 10 mm (legno di paulonia)
Wavelength (nm) 455 nm 455 nm
Min resolution (µm) 100 µm
Autofocus True
Rotary included/compatible False False
Passthrough False
Supported software Proprietary, LightBurn Proprietary, LightBurn, Other
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No
Software notes The control of the machine is fully compatible with the industry standard LightBurn, ensuring users have access to advanced tools for design, layer management, and vector path optimization directly via USB connection. The proprietary software provided by the manufacturer is also supported, making it ideal for quick engraving and marking operations or for users who prefer a more streamlined interface. The absence of constraints related to cloud architectures ensures full hardware operability even in offline environments, protecting the confidentiality of work files and ensuring the tool's longevity is not dependent on external remote server support. The machine is compatible with major third-party software like LightBurn and can also be controlled via the proprietary Sculpfun app from mobile devices or PCs.

The differences that matter

  • Work area: Atelier 12W Galvo Diode Laser Engraver 120×120 mm vs iCube Ultra 150×150 mm — iCube Ultra wins (+56%)
  • Price: Atelier 12W Galvo Diode Laser Engraver 700 € vs iCube Ultra 599 € — iCube Ultra wins (+17%)

Which one to choose

Choose Atelier 12W Galvo Diode Laser Engraver if…

it shows no measurable advantage over iCube Ultra on the available specs: consider it on price or availability.

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Choose iCube Ultra if…

you value work area and price.

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