Sculpfun iCube Ultra vs Sculpfun iCube Pro Max 10W
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Two diode lasers from the same brand with the same stated speed of 10000 mm/min. The Ultra costs about €140 more and spends it on autofocus and a larger bed; the Pro Max has pass-through instead, for parts longer than the bed.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 599 € | 459.99 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 33 × 36 × 29 cm | 30 × 26.2 × 22.6 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 3.2 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 150 × 150 mm | 120 × 120 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 80 mm | 50 mm |
| Maximum speed | 10000 mm/min | 10000 mm/min |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | 0.01 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 150 mm | 120 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 12 W | 10 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | 166.67 mm/s | 166.67 mm/s |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | 166.67 mm/s | 166.67 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | 10 mm (legno di paulonia) | 10mm light wood / 5mm acrylic (Single Pass) |
| Wavelength (nm) | 455 nm | 455 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | 100 µm | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | No |
| Rotary included/compatible | No | No |
| Passthrough | — | Yes |
| Supported software | Proprietary, LightBurn, Other | Proprietary, LightBurn, Other |
| Laser class | Class 1 | — |
| Frame | Closed | — |
| Air assist | Optional | — |
| Fume extraction | Filter included | Filter included |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The machine is compatible with major third-party software like LightBurn and can also be controlled via the proprietary Sculpfun app from mobile devices or PCs. | Fully compatible with LightBurn and LaserGRBL for PC control. It also supports the dedicated mobile Sculpfun App via Bluetooth connection. |
The differences that matter
- Bed 150 × 150 against 120 × 120 mm → an object 13–14 cm across is engraved whole only on the Ultra
- Z height 80 against 50 mm → the Ultra takes taller pieces under the head
- Autofocus only on the Ultra, pass-through only on the Pro Max → it changes how you set up different jobs: automatic focus or feeding the piece through
Which one to choose
Choose iCube Ultra if…
you engrave larger objects or stock of varying thickness: autofocus sets the focus itself and the bed is bigger. You pay €599 against €459.99 and have no pass-through, so whatever exceeds the bed can't be fed through.
Choose iCube Pro Max 10W if…
you work on long pieces, battens or boards that run past the bed, and want to spend €459.99. You focus by hand and accept a smaller bed; control through LightBurn, LaserGRBL or the Sculpfun app over Bluetooth.
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