Sculpfun G9 vs Sculpfun S30 5W Laser Engraver
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
G9 and S30 5W Laser Engraver are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3×). S30 5W Laser Engraver costs less (~€299) and is the entry-level choice; G9 offers more capability at a higher price (~€899). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
G9
Sculpfun
F2 · Intermediate
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S30 5W Laser Engraver
Sculpfun
F1 · Entry
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| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F1 — Entry |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 899 € | 299 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 23 × 19.5 × 32.1 cm | 55.5 × 59.5 × 21 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 6.4 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 105 × 105 mm | 410 × 400 mm |
| Power (W) | 108 W | 60 W |
| Voltage (V) | 12 V | 12 V |
| Maximum speed | 5000 mm/s | 6000 mm/min |
| Declared precision | 0.0001 mm | 0.005 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 105 mm | 400 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 12 W | 5 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | 10000 mm/s | 100 mm/s |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | 5000 mm/s | 100 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | 10 mm legno, 6 mm acrilico | 5 mm (balsa wood), 3 mm (plywood) |
| Wavelength (nm) | 455 nm | 455 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | 10 µm | 60 µm |
| Autofocus | True | False |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | False | False |
| Supported software | Proprietary, LightBurn | 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). | Fully compatible with LightBurn and LaserGRBL via USB connection. The 32-bit motherboard automatically manages the Air Assist activation. |
MakerSpecs Awards
G9
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S30 5W Laser Engraver
Largest work area Entry
The largest work area among entry-level Diode laser (405–460 nm) machines: 1640 cm².
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Price: G9 899 € vs S30 5W Laser Engraver 299 € — S30 5W Laser Engraver wins (+201%)
- Work area: G9 105×105 mm vs S30 5W Laser Engraver 410×400 mm — S30 5W Laser Engraver wins (+1388%)
Which one to choose
Choose S30 5W Laser Engraver if…
you value price and work area.
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