Sculpfun iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver vs Sculpfun S40 Max
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver and S40 Max are not direct competitors: different use classes (F1 vs F3), very different prices (~3×). iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver costs less (~€359) and is the entry-level choice; S40 Max offers more capability at a higher price (~€1075). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
S40 Max
Sculpfun
F3 · Advanced
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| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 359 € | ~950–1200 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 26.2 × 30 × 22.6 cm | 115.4 × 111.3 × 24 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 3.2 kg | 15.2 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 125 × 125 mm | 830 × 800 mm |
| Power (W) | 60 W | 350 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 24 V |
| Maximum speed | 10000 mm/min | 36000 mm/min |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 125 mm | 800 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 5 W | 48 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | 166.67 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | 166.67 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | 10mm soft board, 6mm acrylic | 20mm compensato, 6mm acrilico scuro |
| Wavelength (nm) | 455 nm | 455 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | — | 100 µm |
| Autofocus | False | True |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | — | True |
| Supported software | Proprietary, LightBurn, Other | LightBurn, Proprietary, Other |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Compatible with LightBurn, LaserGRBL (Windows), and the proprietary Sculpfun app via Bluetooth for direct mobile control. | Fully compatible with LightBurn and LaserGRBL, offering WiFi, USB connectivity, and offline control via the integrated TS1 touchscreen or proprietary app. |
The differences that matter
- Price: iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver 359 € vs S40 Max 1075 € — iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver wins (+199%)
- Work area: iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver 125×125 mm vs S40 Max 830×800 mm — S40 Max wins (+4150%)
Which one to choose
Choose iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver if…
you value price.
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