Sculpfun iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver vs Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver and S30 Ultra 33W are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.6×). iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver costs less (~€359) and is the entry-level choice; S30 Ultra 33W offers more capability at a higher price (~€1299.99). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
S30 Ultra 33W
Sculpfun
F2 · Intermediate
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| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 359 € | 1299.99 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 26.2 × 30 × 22.6 cm | 80 × 84 × 22 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 3.2 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 125 × 125 mm | 590 × 595 mm |
| Power (W) | 60 W | 156 W |
| Maximum speed | 10000 mm/min | — |
| Declared precision | — | 0.005 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 125 mm | 590 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 5 W | 33 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | 166.67 mm/s | — |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | 166.67 mm/s | — |
| Max cut depth per material | 10mm soft board, 6mm acrylic | 20 mm (balsa wood), 15 mm (plywood), 15 mm (acrylic), 0.1 mm (steel) |
| Wavelength (nm) | 455 nm | 455 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | — | 5 µm |
| Autofocus | False | False |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | — | False |
| Supported software | Proprietary, LightBurn, Other | LightBurn, Other |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Compatible with LightBurn, LaserGRBL (Windows), and the proprietary Sculpfun app via Bluetooth for direct mobile control. | Compatible with LightBurn and LaserGRBL via USB or Bluetooth connection. Does not require the use of proprietary software. |
The differences that matter
- Price: iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver 359 € vs S30 Ultra 33W 1299.99 € — iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver wins (+262%)
- Work area: iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver 125×125 mm vs S30 Ultra 33W 590×595 mm — S30 Ultra 33W wins (+2147%)
Which one to choose
Choose iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver if…
you value price.
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