Sculpfun iCube Ultra vs Sculpfun SF-A9 40W
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
iCube Ultra and SF-A9 40W are two diode laser (405–460 nm) in a similar class. Choose iCube Ultra if price matters more; choose SF-A9 40W if work area matters more.
| Parameter |
iCube Ultra
Sculpfun
F2 · Intermediate
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SF-A9 40W
Sculpfun
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 599 € | 1699 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 33 × 36 × 29 cm | 60.6 × 66.5 × 11 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 6.2 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 150 × 150 mm | 400 × 400 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 80 mm | — |
| Power (W) | — | 240 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 | 400 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 12 W | 40 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) | 20 mm compensato, 6 mm acrilico |
| Wavelength (nm) | 455 nm | 450 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | 100 µm | 100 µm |
| Autofocus | True | False |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | — | False |
| Supported software | Proprietary, LightBurn, Other | Proprietary, 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 via USB, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth. It also supports the proprietary Sculpfun application. |
The differences that matter
- Price: iCube Ultra 599 € vs SF-A9 40W 1699 € — iCube Ultra wins (+184%)
- Work area: iCube Ultra 150×150 mm vs SF-A9 40W 400×400 mm — SF-A9 40W wins (+611%)
Which one to choose
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