Sculpfun iCube Ultra vs Sculpfun S9 Laser Engraver
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
S9 Laser Engraver leads on the available specs (starting with price); iCube Ultra makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case.
| Parameter |
iCube Ultra
Sculpfun
F2 · Intermediate
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S9 Laser Engraver
Sculpfun
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2021 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 599 € | 259 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 33 × 36 × 29 cm | 57 × 60 × 27 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 3 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 150 × 150 mm | 410 × 415 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 80 mm | — |
| Power (W) | — | 30 W |
| Maximum speed | 10000 mm/min | — |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | 0.01 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 150 mm | 410 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 12 W | 5.5 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) | Wood: 15mm, Acrylic: 10mm |
| Wavelength (nm) | 455 nm | 450 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | 100 µm | 10 µm |
| Autofocus | True | False |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | 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. | Fully compatible with LightBurn and LaserGRBL (Windows only), operating via standard GRBL firmware without proprietary restrictions. |
The differences that matter
- Price: iCube Ultra 599 € vs S9 Laser Engraver 259 € — S9 Laser Engraver wins (+131%)
- Work area: iCube Ultra 150×150 mm vs S9 Laser Engraver 410×415 mm — S9 Laser Engraver wins (+656%)
Which one to choose
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