Ortur Aufero Laser 1 vs Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W

Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)

In brief

Aufero Laser 1 and S30 Ultra 33W are not direct competitors: very different prices (~8.7×). Aufero Laser 1 costs less (~€150) and is the entry-level choice; S30 Ultra 33W offers more capability at a higher price (~€1299.99). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.

Parameter
Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W S30 Ultra 33W Sculpfun F2 · Intermediate
Awards
Identity
Launch year 2021 2023
Use tier F1 — Entry F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~110–190 € 1299.99 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 31.5 × 42.2 × 12.4 cm 80 × 84 × 22 cm
Work area (mm) 180 × 180 mm 590 × 595 mm
Power (W) 48 W 156 W
Voltage (V) 24 V
Maximum speed 5000 mm/min
Declared precision 0.005 mm
Category specs
Work area (short side) (mm) 180 mm 590 mm
Rated power (W) 5 W 33 W
Source technology Diode Diode
Max travel speed (mm/s) 83.33 mm/s
Max processing speed (mm/s) 83.33 mm/s
Max cut depth per material 20 mm (balsa wood), 15 mm (plywood), 15 mm (acrylic), 0.1 mm (steel)
Wavelength (nm) 450 nm 455 nm
Min resolution (µm) 5 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. Compatible with LightBurn and LaserGRBL via USB or Bluetooth connection. Does not require the use of proprietary software.

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.)

How we assign awards →
S30 Ultra 33W

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The differences that matter

  • Price: Aufero Laser 1 150 € vs S30 Ultra 33W 1299.99 € — Aufero Laser 1 wins (+767%)
  • Work area: Aufero Laser 1 180×180 mm vs S30 Ultra 33W 590×595 mm — S30 Ultra 33W wins (+983%)

Which one to choose

Choose Aufero Laser 1 if…

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

See the Aufero Laser 1 sheet →

Choose S30 Ultra 33W if…

you value work area.

See the S30 Ultra 33W sheet →

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