AtomStack Kraft Lite 40W vs S30 5W Laser Engraver
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
AtomStack Kraft Lite 40W and S30 5W Laser Engraver are not direct competitors: very different prices (~7.8×). S30 5W Laser Engraver costs less (~€299) 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 |
AtomStack Kraft Lite 40W
Atomstack
F2 · Intermediate
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S30 5W Laser Engraver
Sculpfun
F1 · Entry
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|---|---|---|
| Riconoscimenti | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F1 — Entry |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 2335 € | 299 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 55.5 × 59.5 × 21 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 23.6 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 500 × 320 mm | 410 × 400 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 60 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 12 V |
| Maximum speed | — | 6000 mm/min |
| Declared precision | — | 0.005 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Short side area (mm) | 320.0 mm | 400 mm |
| Nominal laser power (W) | 20.0 W | 5 W |
| Laser source technology | diode | diode |
| Maximum travel speed (mm/s) | — | 100 mm/s |
| Maximum working speed (mm/s) | — | 100 mm/s |
| Cut depth per material | wood: 18mm, acrylic: 5mm, leather: 5mm, metal: 0.01mm, stone: 0.01mm | 5 mm (balsa wood), 3 mm (plywood) |
| Laser wavelength (nm) | — | 455 nm |
| Minimum achievable resolution (µm) | — | 60 µm |
| Autofocus system module | True | False |
| Rotary module included | — | False |
| Passthrough structural slot | True | False |
| Control software interface | — | 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). | Fully compatible with LightBurn and LaserGRBL via USB connection. The 32-bit motherboard automatically manages the Air Assist activation. |
MakerSpecs Awards
AtomStack Kraft Lite 40W
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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: AtomStack Kraft Lite 40W 2335 € vs S30 5W Laser Engraver 299 € — S30 5W Laser Engraver wins (+681%)
Which one to choose
Choose AtomStack Kraft Lite 40W if…
it shows no measurable advantage over S30 5W Laser Engraver on the available specs: consider it on price or availability.
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