Swift Mini Laser Engraver vs S30 5W Laser Engraver

Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)

In brief

Swift Mini Laser Engraver and S30 5W Laser Engraver are two diode laser (405–460 nm) in a similar class. Choose Swift Mini Laser Engraver if price matters more; choose S30 5W Laser Engraver if work area matters more.

Parameter
Riconoscimenti
Identity
Launch year 2025 2022
Use tier F1 — Entry F1 — Entry
Price
Price (€) ~120–220 € 299 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 55.5 × 59.5 × 21 cm
Work area (mm) 135 × 145 mm 410 × 400 mm
Power (W) 60 W
Voltage (V) 12 V
Maximum speed 166.67 mm/s 6000 mm/min
Declared precision 0.1 mm 0.005 mm
Category specs
Work area (short side) (mm) 135 mm 400 mm
Rated power (W) 3 W 5 W
Source technology Diode Diode
Max travel speed (mm/s) 166.67 mm/s 100 mm/s
Max processing speed (mm/s) 166.67 mm/s 100 mm/s
Max cut depth per material 5 mm (balsa wood), 3 mm (plywood)
Wavelength (nm) 445 nm 455 nm
Min resolution (µm) 40 µm 60 µm
Autofocus False False
Rotary included/compatible False False
Passthrough False False
Supported software Proprietary, LightBurn LightBurn, Other
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No
Software notes The device stands out for its excellent software flexibility, tailored for both novices and more experienced users. The proprietary AtomStack Studio app, compatible with mobile devices, integrates AI-based features such as text-to-image generation, making the creative process straightforward. Connectivity is ensured via Wi-Fi, direct hotspot, and USB cable. For those who desire more granular control over processing parameters, the Swift Mini maintains full compatibility with LightBurn, the industry-standard laser engraving software for PC, thus offering a scalable learning curve. Fully compatible with LightBurn and LaserGRBL via USB connection. The 32-bit motherboard automatically manages the Air Assist activation.

MakerSpecs Awards

Swift Mini Laser Engraver

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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.

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The differences that matter

  • Work area: Swift Mini Laser Engraver 135×145 mm vs S30 5W Laser Engraver 410×400 mm — S30 5W Laser Engraver wins (+738%)
  • Price: Swift Mini Laser Engraver 170 € vs S30 5W Laser Engraver 299 € — Swift Mini Laser Engraver wins (+76%)

Which one to choose

Choose Swift Mini Laser Engraver if…

you value price.

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Choose S30 5W Laser Engraver if…

you value work area.

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