Sculpfun S30 5W Laser Engraver vs Sculpfun S30 Pro Max 20W
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
S30 5W Laser Engraver and S30 Pro Max 20W are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3×). S30 5W Laser Engraver costs less (~€299) and is the entry-level choice; S30 Pro Max 20W offers more capability at a higher price (~€899.99). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
S30 5W Laser Engraver
Sculpfun
F1 · Entry
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S30 Pro Max 20W
Sculpfun
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2022 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 299 € | 899.99 € |
| 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 | 370 × 360 mm |
| Power (W) | 60 W | 120 W |
| Voltage (V) | 12 V | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 6000 mm/min | 6000 mm/min |
| Declared precision | 0.005 mm | 0.005 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 400 mm | 360 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 5 W | 20 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | 100 mm/s | 100 mm/s |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | 100 mm/s | 100 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | 5 mm (balsa wood), 3 mm (plywood) | 12 mm (acrylic), 10 mm (wood) |
| Wavelength (nm) | 455 nm | 455 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | 60 µm | 5 µm |
| Autofocus | False | False |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | False | False |
| Supported software | LightBurn, Other | LightBurn, Other |
| 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 standard software like LightBurn and LaserGRBL via USB or Bluetooth connection. It does not require proprietary platforms. |
MakerSpecs Awards
S30 5W Laser Engraver
Largest work area Entry
The largest work area among entry-level Diode laser (405–460 nm) machines: 1640 cm².
How we assign awards →S30 Pro Max 20W
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The differences that matter
- Price: S30 5W Laser Engraver 299 € vs S30 Pro Max 20W 899.99 € — S30 5W Laser Engraver wins (+201%)
- Work area: S30 5W Laser Engraver 410×400 mm vs S30 Pro Max 20W 370×360 mm — S30 5W Laser Engraver wins (+23%)
Which one to choose
Choose S30 5W Laser Engraver if…
you value price and work area.
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