Sculpfun iCube Pro 5W vs Sculpfun SF-A9 40W
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
iCube Pro 5W and SF-A9 40W are not direct competitors: very different prices (~4.7×). iCube Pro 5W costs less (~€359.99) and is the entry-level choice; SF-A9 40W offers more capability at a higher price (~€1699). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
iCube Pro 5W
Sculpfun
F1 · Entry
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SF-A9 40W
Sculpfun
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 359.99 € | 1699 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 30 × 26.2 × 22.6 cm | 60.6 × 66.5 × 11 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 6.2 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 125 × 125 mm | 400 × 400 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 50 mm | — |
| Power (W) | 60 W | 240 W |
| Voltage (V) | 240 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 | 400 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 5 W | 40 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 | 10 mm (soft board/cardboard), 6 mm (acrylic) | 20 mm compensato, 6 mm acrilico |
| Wavelength (nm) | 455 nm | 450 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | — | 100 µm |
| Autofocus | False | False |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | False | False |
| Supported software | LightBurn, Proprietary, Other | Proprietary, LightBurn, Other |
| 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. | Fully compatible with LightBurn and LaserGRBL via USB, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth. It also supports the proprietary Sculpfun application. |
The differences that matter
- Price: iCube Pro 5W 359.99 € vs SF-A9 40W 1699 € — iCube Pro 5W wins (+372%)
- Work area: iCube Pro 5W 125×125 mm vs SF-A9 40W 400×400 mm — SF-A9 40W wins (+924%)
Which one to choose
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