Sculpfun G9 vs Sculpfun iCube Ultra
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
iCube Ultra leads on the available specs (starting with work area); G9 makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case.
| Parameter |
G9
Sculpfun
F2 · Intermediate
|
iCube Ultra
Sculpfun
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 899 € | 599 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 23 × 19.5 × 32.1 cm | 33 × 36 × 29 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 6.4 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 105 × 105 mm | 150 × 150 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | — | 80 mm |
| Power (W) | 108 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 12 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 5000 mm/s | 10000 mm/min |
| Declared precision | 0.0001 mm | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 105 mm | 150 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 12 W | 12 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | 10000 mm/s | 166.67 mm/s |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | 5000 mm/s | 166.67 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | 10 mm legno, 6 mm acrilico | 10 mm (legno di paulonia) |
| Wavelength (nm) | 455 nm | 455 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | 10 µm | 100 µm |
| Autofocus | True | True |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | False | — |
| Supported software | Proprietary, LightBurn | Proprietary, LightBurn, Other |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Compatible with the free proprietary SGD Laser software (optimized for galvo systems and recommended for beginners) and LightBurn (requires a license and is partially supported for advanced features). | 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
- Work area: G9 105×105 mm vs iCube Ultra 150×150 mm — iCube Ultra wins (+104%)
- Price: G9 899 € vs iCube Ultra 599 € — iCube Ultra wins (+50%)
Which one to choose
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