Sculpfun C1 Mini vs Sculpfun S9
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Two Sculpfun diode lasers, both running LightBurn and LaserGRBL, for the same kind of work. What decides it is the size of the piece you need to engrave: a 150×130 mm bed on the C1 Mini, 410×415 mm on the S9.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2021 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 169 € | 259 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 29 × 25 × 14 cm | 57 × 60 × 27 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 1.05 kg | 3 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 150 × 130 mm | 410 × 415 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 30 W |
| Maximum speed | 10000 mm/min | — |
| Declared precision | — | 0.01 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 130 mm | 410 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 3 W | 5.5 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | 166.67 mm/s | — |
| Max cut depth per material | — | Wood: 15mm, Acrylic: 10mm |
| Wavelength (nm) | 450 nm | 450 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | 40 µm | 10 µm |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Rotary included/compatible | No | No |
| Passthrough | No | — |
| Supported software | LightBurn, Other | LightBurn, Other |
| Air assist | — | Optional |
| 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 LightBurn and LaserGRBL (Windows only), operating via standard GRBL firmware without proprietary restrictions. |
The differences that matter
- Price: 169 € against 259 € → the S9 costs 90 € more.
- Bed: 150×130 mm against 410×415 mm → on the C1 Mini a piece larger than the bed cannot be engraved; on the S9 several pieces can be laid out together.
Which one to choose
Choose C1 Mini if…
your pieces fit a small bed and the machine has to stay light: at 1.05 kg and 29 × 25 cm it moves and stores away without a dedicated bench. The trade-off is minimum resolution, 40 µm against 10 µm on the S9 (manufacturer's stated values), and nothing larger than the bed.
Choose S9 if…
you engrave boards or several pieces in one session and fine detail matters: minimum resolution is 10 µm. The trade-off is space: 57 × 60 cm and 3 kg call for a permanent table, and the S9 costs more.
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