Atomstack Kraft Lite 40W vs Sculpfun iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Kraft Lite 40W and iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver are not direct competitors: very different prices (~6.5×). iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver costs less (~€359) and is the entry-level choice; Kraft Lite 40W offers more capability at a higher price (~€2335). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Kraft Lite 40W
Atomstack
F2 · Intermediate
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| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F1 — Entry |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 2335 € | 359 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 26.2 × 30 × 22.6 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 23.6 kg | 3.2 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 500 × 320 mm | 125 × 125 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 60 W |
| Maximum speed | — | 10000 mm/min |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 320.0 mm | 125 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 20.0 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 | wood: 18mm, acrylic: 5mm, leather: 5mm, metal: 0.01mm, stone: 0.01mm | 10mm soft board, 6mm acrylic |
| Wavelength (nm) | — | 455 nm |
| Autofocus | True | False |
| Rotary included/compatible | — | False |
| Passthrough | True | — |
| Supported software | — | Proprietary, LightBurn, Other |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Compatible with LightBurn, LaserGRBL, and any software that outputs G-code to a GRBL controller. The board uses open GRBL firmware, allowing for customizable engraving parameters without locking you into proprietary software. LightBurn requires a separate license (about €99). | Compatible with LightBurn, LaserGRBL (Windows), and the proprietary Sculpfun app via Bluetooth for direct mobile control. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Kraft Lite 40W 2335 € vs iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver 359 € — iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver wins (+550%)
- Work area: Kraft Lite 40W 500×320 mm vs iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver 125×125 mm — Kraft Lite 40W wins (+924%)
Which one to choose
Choose iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver if…
you value price.
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