Sculpfun iCube Pro 5W vs xTool M1 5W Laser & Blade Cutter
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
iCube Pro 5W and M1 5W Laser & Blade Cutter are two diode laser (405–460 nm) in a similar class. Choose iCube Pro 5W if price matters more; choose M1 5W Laser & Blade Cutter if work area matters more.
| Parameter |
iCube Pro 5W
Sculpfun
F1 · Entry
|
M1 5W Laser & Blade Cutter
xTool
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 359.99 € | ~600–800 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 30 × 26.2 × 22.6 cm | 55.7 × 45.3 × 23 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 10 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 125 × 125 mm | 385 × 300 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 50 mm | 22 mm |
| Power (W) | 60 W | 150 W |
| Voltage (V) | 240 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 10000 mm/min | 250 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.01 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 125 mm | 300 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 5 W | 5 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | 166.67 mm/s | 250 mm/s |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | 166.67 mm/s | 250 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | 10 mm (soft board/cardboard), 6 mm (acrylic) | 4 mm basswood |
| Wavelength (nm) | 455 nm | 455 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | — | 10 µm |
| Autofocus | False | True |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | False | False |
| Supported software | LightBurn, Proprietary, Other | Proprietary |
| 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. | Device control relies exclusively on the proprietary xTool Creative Space (XCS) software. This application manages both laser engraving and cutting operations, alongside path planning for the integrated blade cutter. The software incorporates visual alignment features assisted by the internal high-resolution camera, facilitating precise design placement on materials. There is no native support for universal third-party applications like LightBurn, restricting users to the manufacturer's ecosystem. The application is compatible with Windows, macOS, and mobile platforms, requiring an initial connection for updates but supporting offline operation. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: iCube Pro 5W 125×125 mm vs M1 5W Laser & Blade Cutter 385×300 mm — M1 5W Laser & Blade Cutter wins (+639%)
- Price: iCube Pro 5W 359.99 € vs M1 5W Laser & Blade Cutter 700 € — iCube Pro 5W wins (+94%)
Which one to choose
Choose M1 5W Laser & Blade Cutter if…
you value work area.
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