Sculpfun S30 5W vs Sculpfun S30 Pro 10W
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Two Sculpfun diode lasers with the same 455 nm wavelength and the same footprint: they differ in optical power, 5 W against 10 W, and in price, about €299 against about €600. The choice is between spending half and having twice the power.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2022 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 299 € | 599.99 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 55.5 × 59.5 × 21 cm | 55.5 × 59.5 × 21 cm |
| Work area (mm) | 410 × 400 mm | 385 × 380 mm |
| Power (W) | 60 W | 84 W |
| Voltage (V) | 12 V | 12 V |
| Maximum speed | 6000 mm/min | 25000 mm/min |
| Declared precision | 0.005 mm | 0.005 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 400 mm | 380 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 5 W | 10 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | 100 mm/s | — |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | 100 mm/s | — |
| Max cut depth per material | 5 mm (balsa wood), 3 mm (plywood) | — |
| Wavelength (nm) | 455 nm | 455 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | 60 µm | — |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Rotary included/compatible | No | No |
| Passthrough | No | No |
| Supported software | LightBurn, Other | LightBurn, Other |
| Air assist | — | Included |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Fully compatible with LightBurn and LaserGRBL via USB connection. The 32-bit motherboard automatically manages the Air Assist activation. | Fully compatible with LightBurn and LaserGRBL for Windows and macOS systems. The 32-bit motherboard can automatically manage the Air Assist activation. |
The differences that matter
- Price about €299 vs about €600 → the doubling buys power, not area.
- Optical power 5 W vs 10 W → the second states double on the same base.
- Stated speed 6,000 vs 25,000 mm/min → different engraving times on the same file.
- Area 410×400 vs 385×380 mm → the 5 W takes jobs wider than 38.5 cm.
Which one to choose
Choose S30 5W if…
you engrave at a relaxed pace, in small runs, and want to spend about €299. Its 410×400 mm area is the larger of the two. The trade-off is speed: 6,000 mm/min stated by the manufacturer, against up to 25,000 on the other, and 5 W of optical power.
Choose S30 Pro 10W if…
you work more often and time matters: 10 W of optical power and stated speeds up to 25,000 mm/min. You accept paying about double, around €600, and a smaller area: 385×380 mm against 410×400 mm.
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