Atomstack Glacier 120W Diode Laser Engraver vs Sculpfun S30 5W Laser Engraver

Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)

In brief

Glacier 120W Diode Laser Engraver and S30 5W Laser Engraver are not direct competitors: different use classes (F4 vs F1), very different prices (~7.4×). S30 5W Laser Engraver costs less (~€299) 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
Awards
Identity
Launch year 2025 2022
Use tier F4 — Semi-professional F1 — Entry
Price
Price (€) 2199 € 299 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 55.5 × 59.5 × 21 cm
Weight (kg) 31 kg
Work area (mm) 800 × 800 mm 410 × 400 mm
Power (W) 60 W
Voltage (V) 12 V
Maximum speed 6000 mm/min
Declared precision 0.005 mm
Category specs
Work area (short side) (mm) 800 mm 400 mm
Rated power (W) 120 W 5 W
Source technology Diode Diode
Max travel speed (mm/s) 100 mm/s
Max processing speed (mm/s) 100 mm/s
Max cut depth per material 40 mm legno massello, 30 mm acrilico (singolo passaggio) 5 mm (balsa wood), 3 mm (plywood)
Wavelength (nm) 455 nm
Min resolution (µm) 60 µm
Autofocus True False
Rotary included/compatible False False
Passthrough False
Supported software Proprietary, LightBurn LightBurn, 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. Fully compatible with LightBurn and LaserGRBL via USB connection. The 32-bit motherboard automatically manages the Air Assist activation.

MakerSpecs Awards

Glacier 120W Diode 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: Glacier 120W Diode Laser Engraver 2199 € vs S30 5W Laser Engraver 299 € — S30 5W Laser Engraver wins (+635%)
  • Work area: Glacier 120W Diode Laser Engraver 800×800 mm vs S30 5W Laser Engraver 410×400 mm — Glacier 120W Diode Laser Engraver wins (+290%)

Which one to choose

Choose Glacier 120W Diode Laser Engraver if…

you value work area.

See the Glacier 120W Diode Laser Engraver sheet →

Choose S30 5W Laser Engraver if…

you value price.

See the S30 5W Laser Engraver sheet →

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