P1 Ultra Portable Laser Engraver vs iCube Ultra

Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)

In brief

P1 Ultra Portable Laser Engraver and iCube Ultra are two diode laser (405–460 nm) in a similar class. Choose P1 Ultra Portable Laser Engraver if price matters more; choose iCube Ultra if work area matters more.

Parameter
Sculpfun iCube Ultra iCube Ultra Sculpfun F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year 2024 2025
Use tier F1 — Entry F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~250–350 € 599 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 26.5 × 30.3 × 18.5 cm 33 × 36 × 29 cm
Weight (kg) 3 kg
Work area (mm) 130 × 130 mm 150 × 150 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 0 mm 80 mm
Power (W) 24 W
Voltage (V) 24 V
Maximum speed 180 mm/s 10000 mm/min
Declared precision 0.01 mm 0.1 mm
Category specs
Work area (short side) (mm) 130 mm 150 mm
Rated power (W) 5 W 12 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 10 mm (legno di paulonia)
Wavelength (nm) 455 nm 455 nm
Min resolution (µm) 10 µm 100 µm
Autofocus False True
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. 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: P1 Ultra Portable Laser Engraver 300 € vs iCube Ultra 599 € — P1 Ultra Portable Laser Engraver wins (+100%)
  • Work area: P1 Ultra Portable Laser Engraver 130×130 mm vs iCube Ultra 150×150 mm — iCube Ultra wins (+33%)

Which one to choose

Choose P1 Ultra Portable Laser Engraver if…

you value price.

See the P1 Ultra Portable Laser Engraver sheet →

Choose iCube Ultra if…

you value work area.

See the iCube Ultra sheet →

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