Sculpfun C1 Mini vs Sculpfun iCube Ultra
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
C1 Mini and iCube Ultra are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.5×). C1 Mini costs less (~€169) and is the entry-level choice; iCube Ultra offers more capability at a higher price (~€599). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
C1 Mini
Sculpfun
F1 · Entry
|
iCube Ultra
Sculpfun
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 169 € | 599 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 29 × 25 × 14 cm | 33 × 36 × 29 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 1.05 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 150 × 130 mm | 150 × 150 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | — | 80 mm |
| Maximum speed | 10000 mm/min | 10000 mm/min |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 130 mm | 150 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 3 W | 12 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 | — | 10 mm (legno di paulonia) |
| Wavelength (nm) | 450 nm | 455 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | 40 µm | 100 µm |
| Autofocus | False | True |
| 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. | The machine is compatible with major third-party software like LightBurn and can also be controlled via the proprietary Sculpfun app from mobile devices or PCs. |
The differences that matter
- Price: C1 Mini 169 € vs iCube Ultra 599 € — C1 Mini wins (+254%)
- Work area: C1 Mini 150×130 mm vs iCube Ultra 150×150 mm — iCube Ultra wins (+15%)
Which one to choose
MakerSpecs is an independent atlas. We don't sell products: this comparison links to both sheets, where you'll find complete data and official links.