Aufero Laser 1 vs S30 5W Laser Engraver

Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)

In brief

Aufero Laser 1 is the cheapest in its class. Aufero Laser 1 and S30 5W Laser Engraver are two diode laser (405–460 nm) in a similar class. Choose Aufero Laser 1 if price matters more; choose S30 5W Laser Engraver if work area matters more.

Parameter
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Identity
Launch year 2021 2022
Use tier F1 — Entry F1 — Entry
Price
Price (€) ~110–190 € 299 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 31.5 × 42.2 × 12.4 cm 55.5 × 59.5 × 21 cm
Work area (mm) 180 × 180 mm 410 × 400 mm
Power (W) 48 W 60 W
Voltage (V) 24 V 12 V
Maximum speed 5000 mm/min 6000 mm/min
Declared precision 0.005 mm
Category specs
Work area (short side) (mm) 180 mm 400 mm
Rated power (W) 5 W 5 W
Source technology Diode Diode
Max travel speed (mm/s) 83.33 mm/s 100 mm/s
Max processing speed (mm/s) 83.33 mm/s 100 mm/s
Max cut depth per material 5 mm (balsa wood), 3 mm (plywood)
Wavelength (nm) 450 nm 455 nm
Min resolution (µm) 60 µm
Autofocus False False
Rotary included/compatible False False
Passthrough True False
Supported software LightBurn, Other LightBurn, Other
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No
Software notes Fully compatible with LightBurn and LaserGRBL, it supports major operating systems via a direct USB connection. Fully compatible with LightBurn and LaserGRBL via USB connection. The 32-bit motherboard automatically manages the Air Assist activation.

MakerSpecs Awards

Aufero Laser 1

Best price Entry

The lowest list price among entry-level Diode laser (405–460 nm) machines: €150. The second cheapest starts at €169. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)

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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: Aufero Laser 1 180×180 mm vs S30 5W Laser Engraver 410×400 mm — S30 5W Laser Engraver wins (+406%)
  • Price: Aufero Laser 1 150 € vs S30 5W Laser Engraver 299 € — Aufero Laser 1 wins (+99%)

Which one to choose

Choose Aufero Laser 1 if…

you value price. It is the cheapest in its class.

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Choose S30 5W Laser Engraver if…

you value work area.

See the S30 5W Laser Engraver sheet →

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