Sculpfun iCube Ultra vs Sculpfun S40 Max

Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)

In brief

iCube Ultra and S40 Max are two diode laser (405–460 nm) in a similar class. Choose iCube Ultra if price matters more; choose S40 Max if work area matters more.

Parameter
Sculpfun iCube Ultra iCube Ultra Sculpfun F2 · Intermediate
Sculpfun S40 Max S40 Max Sculpfun F3 · Advanced
Identity
Launch year 2025 2025
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F3 — Advanced
Price
Price (€) 599 € ~950–1200 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 33 × 36 × 29 cm 115.4 × 111.3 × 24 cm
Weight (kg) 15.2 kg
Work area (mm) 150 × 150 mm 830 × 800 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 80 mm
Power (W) 350 W
Voltage (V) 24 V
Maximum speed 10000 mm/min 36000 mm/min
Declared precision 0.1 mm 0.1 mm
Category specs
Work area (short side) (mm) 150 mm 800 mm
Rated power (W) 12 W 48 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 (legno di paulonia) 20mm compensato, 6mm acrilico scuro
Wavelength (nm) 455 nm 455 nm
Min resolution (µm) 100 µm 100 µm
Autofocus True True
Rotary included/compatible False False
Passthrough True
Supported software Proprietary, LightBurn, Other LightBurn, Proprietary, 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. Fully compatible with LightBurn and LaserGRBL, offering WiFi, USB connectivity, and offline control via the integrated TS1 touchscreen or proprietary app.

The differences that matter

  • Work area: iCube Ultra 150×150 mm vs S40 Max 830×800 mm — S40 Max wins (+2851%)
  • Price: iCube Ultra 599 € vs S40 Max 1075 € — iCube Ultra wins (+79%)

Which one to choose

Choose iCube Ultra if…

you value price.

See the iCube Ultra sheet →

Choose S40 Max if…

you value work area.

See the S40 Max sheet →

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