Sculpfun C1 Mini vs Sculpfun iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
C1 Mini leads on the available specs (starting with price); iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case.
| Parameter |
C1 Mini
Sculpfun
F1 · Entry
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| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F1 — Entry |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 169 € | 359 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 29 × 25 × 14 cm | 26.2 × 30 × 22.6 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 1.05 kg | 3.2 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 150 × 130 mm | 125 × 125 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 60 W |
| Maximum speed | 10000 mm/min | 10000 mm/min |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 130 mm | 125 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 3 W | 5 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | 166.67 mm/s | 166.67 mm/s |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | — | 166.67 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | — | 10mm soft board, 6mm acrylic |
| Wavelength (nm) | 450 nm | 455 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | 40 µm | — |
| Autofocus | False | False |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | False | — |
| Supported software | LightBurn, Other | Proprietary, LightBurn, Other |
| 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 LightBurn, LaserGRBL (Windows), and the proprietary Sculpfun app via Bluetooth for direct mobile control. |
The differences that matter
- Price: C1 Mini 169 € vs iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver 359 € — C1 Mini wins (+112%)
- Work area: C1 Mini 150×130 mm vs iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver 125×125 mm — C1 Mini wins (+25%)
Which one to choose
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