P1 Ultra Portable Laser Engraver vs iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
P1 Ultra Portable Laser Engraver leads on the measurable specs (starting with price), while iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver shows no advantage of its own. Choose P1 Ultra Portable Laser Engraver, unless non-technical factors (availability, support, ecosystem) tip the balance.
| Parameter |
P1 Ultra Portable Laser Engraver
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F1 · Entry
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| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F1 — Entry |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~250–350 € | 359 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 26.5 × 30.3 × 18.5 cm | 26.2 × 30 × 22.6 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 3 kg | 3.2 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 130 × 130 mm | 125 × 125 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 0 mm | — |
| Power (W) | 24 W | 60 W |
| Voltage (V) | 24 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 180 mm/s | 10000 mm/min |
| Declared precision | 0.01 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 130 mm | 125 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 5 W | 5 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | 180 mm/s | 166.67 mm/s |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | 180 mm/s | 166.67 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | Balsa wood up to 3-4mm, acrylic up to 2-3mm in multiple passes | 10mm soft board, 6mm acrylic |
| Wavelength (nm) | 455 nm | 455 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | 10 µm | — |
| Autofocus | False | False |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | False | — |
| Supported software | LightBurn, Other | Proprietary, LightBurn, Other |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The system offers versatile compatibility and can be controlled either through industry-standard software solutions or via dedicated mobile applications. It fully supports LightBurn for users seeking advanced control over engraving parameters and complex project management, alongside LaserGRBL, an open-source option ideal for Windows environments. Furthermore, the integrated wireless connectivity allows operation through the proprietary smartphone and tablet application, optimizing the workflow for quick engravings directly from graphic files stored on mobile devices without needing a permanent physical computer connection. | Compatible with LightBurn, LaserGRBL (Windows), and the proprietary Sculpfun app via Bluetooth for direct mobile control. |
The differences that matter
- Price: P1 Ultra Portable Laser Engraver 300 € vs iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver 359 € — P1 Ultra Portable Laser Engraver wins (+20%)
- Work area: P1 Ultra Portable Laser Engraver 130×130 mm vs iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver 125×125 mm — P1 Ultra Portable Laser Engraver wins (+8%)
Which one to choose
Choose P1 Ultra Portable Laser Engraver if…
you value price and work area.
Choose iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver if…
it shows no measurable advantage over P1 Ultra Portable Laser Engraver on the available specs: consider it on price or availability.
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