Glacier 120W Diode Laser Engraver vs iCube Pro 5W
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Glacier 120W Diode Laser Engraver and iCube Pro 5W are not direct competitors: different use classes (F4 vs F1), very different prices (~6.1×). iCube Pro 5W costs less (~€359.99) and is the entry-level choice; Glacier 120W Diode Laser Engraver offers more capability at a higher price (~€2199). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Glacier 120W Diode Laser Engraver
Atomstack
F4 · Semi-professional
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iCube Pro 5W
Sculpfun
F1 · Entry
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F4 — Semi-professional | F1 — Entry |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 2199 € | 359.99 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 30 × 26.2 × 22.6 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 31 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 800 × 800 mm | 125 × 125 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | — | 50 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 60 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | — | 10000 mm/min |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 800 mm | 125 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 120 W | 5 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | — | 166.67 mm/s |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | — | 166.67 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | 40 mm legno massello, 30 mm acrilico (singolo passaggio) | 10 mm (soft board/cardboard), 6 mm (acrylic) |
| Wavelength (nm) | — | 455 nm |
| Autofocus | True | False |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | — | False |
| Supported software | Proprietary, LightBurn | LightBurn, Proprietary, Other |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The system is fully compatible with LightBurn, the industry-standard software for advanced vector preparation and control, and AtomStack Studio, the manufacturer's proprietary solution. It also features a built-in touchscreen for offline control, allowing complex jobs to be started without the need for a constantly connected computer. | It supports mobile connection via the proprietary Sculpfun app and wired connection to a PC for use with LightBurn and LaserGRBL. Compatible with major desktop and mobile operating systems. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Glacier 120W Diode Laser Engraver 2199 € vs iCube Pro 5W 359.99 € — iCube Pro 5W wins (+511%)
- Work area: Glacier 120W Diode Laser Engraver 800×800 mm vs iCube Pro 5W 125×125 mm — Glacier 120W Diode Laser Engraver wins (+3996%)
Which one to choose
Choose Glacier 120W Diode Laser Engraver if…
you value work area.
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