Sculpfun iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver vs xTool S1 10W Laser Cutter
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver and S1 10W Laser Cutter are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.2×). iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver costs less (~€359) and is the entry-level choice; S1 10W Laser Cutter offers more capability at a higher price (~€1150). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
S1 10W Laser Cutter
xTool
F2 · Intermediate
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| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 359 € | ~1000–1300 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 26.2 × 30 × 22.6 cm | 76.5 × 56.1 × 18.3 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 3.2 kg | 20 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 125 × 125 mm | 498 × 330 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | — | 42 mm |
| Power (W) | 60 W | — |
| Maximum speed | 10000 mm/min | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.01 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 125 mm | 330 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 5 W | 10 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 | 6 mm basswood |
| Wavelength (nm) | 455 nm | 455 nm |
| Autofocus | False | True |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | — | True |
| Supported software | Proprietary, LightBurn, Other | Proprietary, LightBurn |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Compatible with LightBurn, LaserGRBL (Windows), and the proprietary Sculpfun app via Bluetooth for direct mobile control. | The system offers dual software compatibility that expands operational possibilities for both beginners and advanced users. The proprietary application, xTool Creative Space, is available for free across multiple platforms and natively manages the machine's advanced features, such as three-dimensional surface mapping and sensor-based positioning, making the workflow smooth and immediate. For more complex workflows, the machine fully supports LightBurn, the industry standard for laser engraving and cutting. This flexibility allows users to choose between a guided, simplified interface and a professional design environment, although certain manufacturer-specific calibrations may require the proprietary software for optimal configuration. |
The differences that matter
- Price: iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver 359 € vs S1 10W Laser Cutter 1150 € — iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver wins (+220%)
- Work area: iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver 125×125 mm vs S1 10W Laser Cutter 498×330 mm — S1 10W Laser Cutter wins (+952%)
Which one to choose
Choose iCube Pro 5W Portable Laser Engraver if…
you value price.
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