Sculpfun S30 5W Laser Engraver vs xTool D1 Pro 20W
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
S30 5W Laser Engraver and D1 Pro 20W are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3×). S30 5W Laser Engraver costs less (~€299) and is the entry-level choice; D1 Pro 20W offers more capability at a higher price (~€900). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
S30 5W Laser Engraver
Sculpfun
F1 · Entry
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D1 Pro 20W
xTool
F2 · Intermediate
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| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2022 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 299 € | ~800–1000 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 55.5 × 59.5 × 21 cm | 60 × 59 × 15 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 410 × 400 mm | 430 × 390 mm |
| Power (W) | 60 W | 120 W |
| Voltage (V) | 12 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 6000 mm/min | 400 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.005 mm | 0.01 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 400 mm | 390 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 5 W | 20 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | 100 mm/s | 400 mm/s |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | 100 mm/s | 400 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | 5 mm (balsa wood), 3 mm (plywood) | 10mm wood, 8mm acrylic |
| Wavelength (nm) | 455 nm | 455 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | 60 µm | 80 µm |
| Autofocus | False | False |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | False | True |
| Supported software | LightBurn, Other | Proprietary, LightBurn |
| 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. | Machine control is flexible thanks to multi-platform support. The manufacturer provides the proprietary xTool Creative Space (XCS) software, which is free and intuitive, suitable for beginners and available for Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, operating completely offline via USB connection or TF card. For advanced users requiring professional nesting, layer management, and path optimization features, the engraver guarantees full compatibility with LightBurn. The optimized firmware architecture allows for a smooth transition between both applications, supporting the import of standard vector and raster formats such as SVG, DXF, BMP, and JPG, without any dependence on external cloud services for daily operation. |
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 →D1 Pro 20W
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The differences that matter
- Price: S30 5W Laser Engraver 299 € vs D1 Pro 20W 900 € — S30 5W Laser Engraver wins (+201%)
Which one to choose
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