AtomStack Kraft Lite 40W vs iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver

Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)

In brief

AtomStack 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; AtomStack Kraft Lite 40W offers more capability at a higher price (~€2335). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.

Parameter
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
Short side area (mm) 320.0 mm 125 mm
Nominal laser power (W) 20.0 W 5 W
Laser source technology diode diode
Maximum travel speed (mm/s) 166.67 mm/s
Maximum working speed (mm/s) 166.67 mm/s
Cut depth per material wood: 18mm, acrylic: 5mm, leather: 5mm, metal: 0.01mm, stone: 0.01mm 10mm soft board, 6mm acrylic
Laser wavelength (nm) 455 nm
Autofocus system module True False
Rotary module included False
Passthrough structural slot True
Control software interface 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: AtomStack Kraft Lite 40W 2335 € vs iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver 359 € — iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver wins (+550%)
  • Work area: AtomStack Kraft Lite 40W 500×320 mm vs iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver 125×125 mm — AtomStack Kraft Lite 40W wins (+924%)

Which one to choose

Choose AtomStack Kraft Lite 40W if…

you value work area.

See the AtomStack Kraft Lite 40W sheet →

Choose iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver if…

you value price.

See the iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver sheet →

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