Atomstack Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode vs Sculpfun iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode and iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver are not direct competitors: different use classes (F4 vs F1), very different prices (~5.6×). iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver costs less (~€359) 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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| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F4 — Semi-professional | F1 — Entry |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1800–2200 € | 359 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 26.2 × 30 × 22.6 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 31 kg | 3.2 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 800 × 800 mm | 125 × 125 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 60 W |
| Maximum speed | — | 10000 mm/min |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 800 mm | 125 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 90 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 | 30mm (wood) | 10mm soft board, 6mm acrylic |
| Wavelength (nm) | — | 455 nm |
| Autofocus | True | False |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Supported software | LightBurn, Other | Proprietary, 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. | Compatible with LightBurn, LaserGRBL (Windows), and the proprietary Sculpfun app via Bluetooth for direct mobile control. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode 2000 € vs iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver 359 € — iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver wins (+457%)
- Work area: Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode 800×800 mm vs iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver 125×125 mm — Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode wins (+3996%)
Which one to choose
Choose Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode if…
you value work area.
Choose iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver if…
you value price.
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