Sculpfun C1 Mini vs xTool M2 Color Craft 20W
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
C1 Mini and M2 Color Craft 20W are not direct competitors: very different prices (~6.3×). C1 Mini costs less (~€169) and is the entry-level choice; M2 Color Craft 20W offers more capability at a higher price (~€1057.75). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
C1 Mini
Sculpfun
F1 · Entry
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M2 Color Craft 20W
xTool
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 169 € | 1057.75 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 29 × 25 × 14 cm | 61 × 56.9 × 18 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 1.05 kg | 12.3 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 150 × 130 mm | 426 × 320 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 200 W |
| Maximum speed | 10000 mm/min | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.2 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 130 mm | 320 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 3 W | 20 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | 166.67 mm/s | — |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | — | 600 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | — | Basswood: 10 mm/pass. Black Acrylic: 8 mm/pass. |
| Wavelength (nm) | 450 nm | — |
| Min resolution (µm) | 40 µm | — |
| Autofocus | No | Yes |
| Rotary included/compatible | No | Yes |
| Passthrough | No | — |
| Supported software | LightBurn, Other | Proprietary |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Natively supports LightBurn and LaserGRBL via direct connection, ensuring full compatibility with major laser control operating environments. | Machine operation is managed through the proprietary xTool Creative Space (also known as xTool Studio) software, developed by the manufacturer and fully compatible with both Windows and macOS operating systems. The user interface is designed to facilitate project preparation and the configuration of cutting and engraving parameters. The system supports importing files in the most common vector and raster formats, including SVG, DXF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, and BMP. The physical connection between the computer and the engraver is established via a USB port, with the option to utilize a wireless Wi-Fi connection. For this specific model, the manufacturer currently does not declare any native compatibility with third-party laser control software such as LightBurn or RDWorks. |
The differences that matter
- Price: C1 Mini 169 € vs M2 Color Craft 20W 1057.75 €
- Work area: C1 Mini 150×130 mm vs M2 Color Craft 20W 426×320 mm
Which one to choose
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