Sculpfun S30 5W Laser Engraver vs Sculpfun S40 Max

Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)

In brief

S30 5W Laser Engraver and S40 Max are not direct competitors: different use classes (F1 vs F3), very different prices (~3.6×). S30 5W Laser Engraver costs less (~€299) and is the entry-level choice; S40 Max offers more capability at a higher price (~€1075). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.

Parameter
Sculpfun S40 Max S40 Max Sculpfun F3 · Advanced
Awards
Identity
Launch year 2022 2025
Use tier F1 — Entry F3 — Advanced
Price
Price (€) 299 € ~950–1200 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 55.5 × 59.5 × 21 cm 115.4 × 111.3 × 24 cm
Weight (kg) 15.2 kg
Work area (mm) 410 × 400 mm 830 × 800 mm
Power (W) 60 W 350 W
Voltage (V) 12 V 24 V
Maximum speed 6000 mm/min 36000 mm/min
Declared precision 0.005 mm 0.1 mm
Category specs
Work area (short side) (mm) 400 mm 800 mm
Rated power (W) 5 W 48 W
Source technology Diode Diode
Max travel speed (mm/s) 100 mm/s 600 mm/s
Max processing speed (mm/s) 100 mm/s 600 mm/s
Max cut depth per material 5 mm (balsa wood), 3 mm (plywood) 20mm compensato, 6mm acrilico scuro
Wavelength (nm) 455 nm 455 nm
Min resolution (µm) 60 µm 100 µm
Autofocus False True
Rotary included/compatible False False
Passthrough False True
Supported software LightBurn, Other LightBurn, Proprietary, 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 LightBurn and LaserGRBL, offering WiFi, USB connectivity, and offline control via the integrated TS1 touchscreen or proprietary app.

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.

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S40 Max

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The differences that matter

  • Price: S30 5W Laser Engraver 299 € vs S40 Max 1075 € — S30 5W Laser Engraver wins (+260%)
  • Work area: S30 5W Laser Engraver 410×400 mm vs S40 Max 830×800 mm — S40 Max wins (+305%)

Which one to choose

Choose S30 5W Laser Engraver if…

you value price.

See the S30 5W Laser Engraver sheet →

Choose S40 Max if…

you value work area.

See the S40 Max sheet →

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