Sculpfun S30 5W Laser Engraver vs Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
S30 5W Laser Engraver and S30 Ultra 33W are not direct competitors: very different prices (~4.3×). S30 5W Laser Engraver costs less (~€299) and is the entry-level choice; S30 Ultra 33W offers more capability at a higher price (~€1299.99). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
S30 5W Laser Engraver
Sculpfun
F1 · Entry
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S30 Ultra 33W
Sculpfun
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2022 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 299 € | 1299.99 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 55.5 × 59.5 × 21 cm | 80 × 84 × 22 cm |
| Work area (mm) | 410 × 400 mm | 590 × 595 mm |
| Power (W) | 60 W | 156 W |
| Voltage (V) | 12 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 6000 mm/min | — |
| Declared precision | 0.005 mm | 0.005 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 400 mm | 590 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 5 W | 33 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) | 20 mm (balsa wood), 15 mm (plywood), 15 mm (acrylic), 0.1 mm (steel) |
| 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. | Compatible with LightBurn and LaserGRBL via USB or Bluetooth connection. Does not require the use of proprietary software. |
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 Ultra 33W
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The differences that matter
- Price: S30 5W Laser Engraver 299 € vs S30 Ultra 33W 1299.99 € — S30 5W Laser Engraver wins (+335%)
- Work area: S30 5W Laser Engraver 410×400 mm vs S30 Ultra 33W 590×595 mm — S30 Ultra 33W wins (+114%)
Which one to choose
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