Sculpfun iCube Pro 5W vs Sculpfun S30 10W
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
The iCube Pro is a compact laser with a 125×125 mm area, the S30 an engraver with 380×385 mm and twice the declared power: they do not work on the same parts. The iCube costs about €240 less.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 359.99 € | 599.99 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 30 × 26.2 × 22.6 cm | 55.5 × 59.5 × 21 cm |
| Work area (mm) | 125 × 125 mm | 380 × 385 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 50 mm | — |
| Power (W) | 60 W | 84 W |
| Voltage (V) | 240 V | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 10000 mm/min | 25000 mm/min |
| Declared precision | — | 0.005 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 125 mm | 380 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 5 W | 10 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 | 10 mm (soft board/cardboard), 6 mm (acrylic) | — |
| Wavelength (nm) | 455 nm | 455 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | — | 5 µm |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Rotary included/compatible | No | No |
| Passthrough | No | — |
| Supported software | LightBurn, Proprietary, Other | LightBurn, Other |
| Air assist | — | Included |
| Fume extraction | Filter included | — |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | It supports mobile connection via the proprietary Sculpfun app and wired connection to a PC for use with LightBurn and LaserGRBL. Compatible with major desktop and mobile operating systems. | The 32-bit motherboard is fully compatible with LightBurn (including M8 air control) and LaserGRBL. It also supports Bluetooth connectivity and offline printing via SD card. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: 125×125 mm against 380×385 mm → nothing wider than 12 cm on the iCube.
- Declared maximum speed: 10,000 mm/min against 25,000 mm/min → solid-fill engravings finish sooner on the S30.
- Connection: Sculpfun app and cable against Bluetooth and SD card → the S30 also works offline, with the PC off.
- Price: €360 against €600 → about €240 less for the iCube.
Which one to choose
Choose iCube Pro 5W if…
you engrave small objects on a narrow bench (30×26 cm footprint) and 5 W is enough: it cuts cardboard and soft board up to 10 mm and acrylic up to 6 mm, declared limits. You give up anything beyond 125×125 mm, and it is controlled from the Sculpfun app or a PC.
Choose S30 10W if…
you engrave wide parts up to 380×385 mm and want to work without a PC, from an SD card or over Bluetooth. It costs about €240 more and takes up roughly 55×60 cm of bench.
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