Atomstack Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode vs Sculpfun S30 5W Laser Engraver
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode and S30 5W Laser Engraver are not direct competitors: different use classes (F4 vs F1), very different prices (~6.7×). S30 5W Laser Engraver costs less (~€299) 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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S30 5W Laser Engraver
Sculpfun
F1 · Entry
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F4 — Semi-professional | F1 — Entry |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1800–2200 € | 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) | 90 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 | 30mm (wood) | 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 | 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. | Fully compatible with LightBurn and LaserGRBL via USB connection. The 32-bit motherboard automatically manages the Air Assist activation. |
MakerSpecs Awards
Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode
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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.
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Price: Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode 2000 € vs S30 5W Laser Engraver 299 € — S30 5W Laser Engraver wins (+569%)
- Work area: Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode 800×800 mm vs S30 5W Laser Engraver 410×400 mm — Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode wins (+290%)
Which one to choose
Choose Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode if…
you value work area.
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