S30 10W vs M1 5W Laser & Blade Cutter
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
S30 10W leads on the measurable specs (starting with work area), while M1 5W Laser & Blade Cutter shows no advantage of its own. Choose S30 10W, unless non-technical factors (availability, support, ecosystem) tip the balance.
| Parameter |
S30 10W
Sculpfun
F2 · Intermediate
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M1 5W Laser & Blade Cutter
xTool
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2022 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 599.99 € | ~600–800 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 55.5 × 59.5 × 21 cm | 55.7 × 45.3 × 23 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 10 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 380 × 385 mm | 385 × 300 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | — | 22 mm |
| Power (W) | 84 W | 150 W |
| Voltage (V) | 240 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 25000 mm/min | 250 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.005 mm | 0.01 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 380 mm | 300 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 10 W | 5 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | — | 250 mm/s |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | — | 250 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | — | 4 mm basswood |
| Wavelength (nm) | 455 nm | 455 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | 5 µm | 10 µm |
| Autofocus | False | True |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | — | False |
| Supported software | LightBurn, Other | Proprietary |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The 32-bit motherboard is fully compatible with LightBurn (including M8 air control) and LaserGRBL. It also supports Bluetooth connectivity and offline printing via SD card. | Device control relies exclusively on the proprietary xTool Creative Space (XCS) software. This application manages both laser engraving and cutting operations, alongside path planning for the integrated blade cutter. The software incorporates visual alignment features assisted by the internal high-resolution camera, facilitating precise design placement on materials. There is no native support for universal third-party applications like LightBurn, restricting users to the manufacturer's ecosystem. The application is compatible with Windows, macOS, and mobile platforms, requiring an initial connection for updates but supporting offline operation. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: S30 10W 380×385 mm vs M1 5W Laser & Blade Cutter 385×300 mm — S30 10W wins (+27%)
- Price: S30 10W 599.99 € vs M1 5W Laser & Blade Cutter 700 € — S30 10W wins (+17%)
Which one to choose
Choose M1 5W Laser & Blade Cutter if…
it shows no measurable advantage over S30 10W on the available specs: consider it on price or availability.
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