Atomstack Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode vs Sculpfun C1 Mini
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode and C1 Mini are not direct competitors: different use classes (F4 vs F1), very different prices (~11.8×). C1 Mini costs less (~€169) and is the entry-level choice; Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode offers more capability at a higher price (~€2000). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode
Atomstack
F4 · Semi-professional
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C1 Mini
Sculpfun
F1 · Entry
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F4 — Semi-professional | F1 — Entry |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1800–2200 € | 169 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 29 × 25 × 14 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 31 kg | 1.05 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 800 × 800 mm | 150 × 130 mm |
| Maximum speed | — | 10000 mm/min |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 800 mm | 130 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 90 W | 3 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | — | 166.67 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | 30mm (wood) | — |
| Wavelength (nm) | — | 450 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | — | 40 µm |
| Autofocus | True | False |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | — | False |
| Supported software | LightBurn, Other | LightBurn, Other |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The system is compatible with leading laser cutting and engraving software, such as LightBurn and LaserGRBL. The machine offers fully offline operation capabilities via its built-in touchscreen display, allowing users to manage jobs locally without the need for a permanently tethered computer during extensive runs. It supports standard G-code files and can be expanded with additional modules, such as the infrared laser for processing metals. | Natively supports LightBurn and LaserGRBL via direct connection, ensuring full compatibility with major laser control operating environments. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode 2000 € vs C1 Mini 169 € — C1 Mini wins (+1083%)
- Work area: Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode 800×800 mm vs C1 Mini 150×130 mm — Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode wins (+3182%)
Which one to choose
Choose Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode if…
you value work area.
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