Sculpfun C1 Mini vs Sculpfun G9
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
C1 Mini and G9 are not direct competitors: very different prices (~5.3×). C1 Mini costs less (~€169) and is the entry-level choice; G9 offers more capability at a higher price (~€899). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
C1 Mini
Sculpfun
F1 · Entry
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G9
Sculpfun
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 169 € | 899 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 29 × 25 × 14 cm | 23 × 19.5 × 32.1 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 1.05 kg | 6.4 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 150 × 130 mm | 105 × 105 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 108 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 12 V |
| Maximum speed | 10000 mm/min | 5000 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.0001 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 130 mm | 105 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 3 W | 12 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | 166.67 mm/s | 10000 mm/s |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | — | 5000 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | — | 10 mm legno, 6 mm acrilico |
| Wavelength (nm) | 450 nm | 455 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | 40 µm | 10 µm |
| Autofocus | False | True |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | False | False |
| Supported software | LightBurn, Other | Proprietary, LightBurn |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Natively supports LightBurn and LaserGRBL via direct connection, ensuring full compatibility with major laser control operating environments. | Compatible with the free proprietary SGD Laser software (optimized for galvo systems and recommended for beginners) and LightBurn (requires a license and is partially supported for advanced features). |
The differences that matter
- Price: C1 Mini 169 € vs G9 899 € — C1 Mini wins (+432%)
- Work area: C1 Mini 150×130 mm vs G9 105×105 mm — C1 Mini wins (+77%)
Which one to choose
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