Sculpfun iCube Ultra vs xTool F1
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
iCube Ultra leads on the available specs (starting with work area); F1 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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F1
xTool
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 599 € | ~550–650 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 33 × 36 × 29 cm | 17.9 × 23.5 × 33.4 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 4.6 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 150 × 150 mm | 115 × 115 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 80 mm | — |
| Power (W) | — | 84 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 24 V |
| Maximum speed | 10000 mm/min | 4000 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | 0.00199 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 150 mm | 115.0 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 12 W | 10.0 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | 166.67 mm/s | — |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | 166.67 mm/s | 4000.0 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | 10 mm (legno di paulonia) | 8mm basswood, 6mm black acrylic |
| Wavelength (nm) | 455 nm | — |
| Min resolution (µm) | 100 µm | 1.99 µm |
| Autofocus | True | — |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Supported software | Proprietary, LightBurn, Other | Proprietary |
| 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. | The xTool F1 Lite is compatible with xTool Studio (proprietary, free, Windows and macOS). The galvo system uses a proprietary protocol: LaserGRBL is not compatible as it requires GRBL firmware on a gantry controller. LightBurn introduced experimental galvo support in version 1.4+, but compatibility with the F1 Lite's specific controller is not officially certified by xTool, making the experience unguaranteed. In practice the user is tied to xTool Studio, which handles core functions but does not offer the flexibility of community profiles, macros, and advanced layers available in LightBurn for GRBL gantry lasers. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: iCube Ultra 150×150 mm vs F1 115×115 mm — iCube Ultra wins (+70%)
Which one to choose
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