Sculpfun iCube Ultra vs Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W

Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)

In brief

iCube Ultra and S30 Ultra 33W are two diode laser (405–460 nm) in a similar class. Choose iCube Ultra if price matters more; choose S30 Ultra 33W if work area matters more.

Parameter
Sculpfun iCube Ultra iCube Ultra Sculpfun F2 · Intermediate
Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W S30 Ultra 33W Sculpfun F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year 2025 2023
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) 599 € 1299.99 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 33 × 36 × 29 cm 80 × 84 × 22 cm
Work area (mm) 150 × 150 mm 590 × 595 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 80 mm
Power (W) 156 W
Maximum speed 10000 mm/min
Declared precision 0.1 mm 0.005 mm
Category specs
Work area (short side) (mm) 150 mm 590 mm
Rated power (W) 12 W 33 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 (legno di paulonia) 20 mm (balsa wood), 15 mm (plywood), 15 mm (acrylic), 0.1 mm (steel)
Wavelength (nm) 455 nm 455 nm
Min resolution (µm) 100 µm 5 µm
Autofocus True False
Rotary included/compatible False False
Passthrough False
Supported software Proprietary, LightBurn, Other LightBurn, Other
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. Compatible with LightBurn and LaserGRBL via USB or Bluetooth connection. Does not require the use of proprietary software.

The differences that matter

  • Price: iCube Ultra 599 € vs S30 Ultra 33W 1299.99 € — iCube Ultra wins (+117%)
  • Work area: iCube Ultra 150×150 mm vs S30 Ultra 33W 590×595 mm — S30 Ultra 33W wins (+1460%)

Which one to choose

Choose iCube Ultra if…

you value price.

See the iCube Ultra sheet →

Choose S30 Ultra 33W if…

you value work area.

See the S30 Ultra 33W sheet →

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