Sculpfun C1 Mini vs Sculpfun S30 Ultra 22W
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
C1 Mini and S30 Ultra 22W are not direct competitors: very different prices (~5.9×). C1 Mini costs less (~€169) and is the entry-level choice; S30 Ultra 22W offers more capability at a higher price (~€999.99). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
C1 Mini
Sculpfun
F1 · Entry
|
S30 Ultra 22W
Sculpfun
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 169 € | 999.99 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 29 × 25 × 14 cm | 80 × 84 × 22 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 1.05 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 150 × 130 mm | 590 × 595 mm |
| Maximum speed | 10000 mm/min | — |
| Declared precision | — | 0.005 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 130 mm | 590 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 3 W | 22 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | 166.67 mm/s | — |
| Max cut depth per material | — | 15 mm (balsa wood), 10 mm (plywood) |
| Wavelength (nm) | 450 nm | 455 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | 40 µm | 5 µm |
| Autofocus | False | False |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | False | False |
| Supported software | LightBurn, Other | 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. | Fully compatible with third-party software such as LightBurn and LaserGRBL. No proprietary apps required; connection is handled via USB or integrated Bluetooth. |
The differences that matter
- Price: C1 Mini 169 € vs S30 Ultra 22W 999.99 € — C1 Mini wins (+492%)
- Work area: C1 Mini 150×130 mm vs S30 Ultra 22W 590×595 mm — S30 Ultra 22W wins (+1700%)
Which one to choose
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