Atomstack Kraft Lite 40W vs Sculpfun iCube Ultra
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Kraft Lite 40W and iCube Ultra are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.9×). iCube Ultra costs less (~€599) 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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iCube Ultra
Sculpfun
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 2335 € | 599 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 33 × 36 × 29 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 23.6 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 500 × 320 mm | 150 × 150 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | — | 80 mm |
| Maximum speed | — | 10000 mm/min |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 320.0 mm | 150 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 20.0 W | 12 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 | 10 mm (legno di paulonia) |
| Wavelength (nm) | — | 455 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | — | 100 µm |
| Autofocus | True | True |
| 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). | The machine is compatible with major third-party software like LightBurn and can also be controlled via the proprietary Sculpfun app from mobile devices or PCs. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Kraft Lite 40W 2335 € vs iCube Ultra 599 € — iCube Ultra wins (+290%)
- Work area: Kraft Lite 40W 500×320 mm vs iCube Ultra 150×150 mm — Kraft Lite 40W wins (+611%)
Which one to choose
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