Sculpfun S30 5W Laser Engraver vs xTool D1 Pro 5W Laser Engraver

Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)

In brief

S30 5W Laser Engraver and D1 Pro 5W Laser Engraver are two diode laser (405–460 nm) in a similar class. Choose S30 5W Laser Engraver if price matters more; choose D1 Pro 5W Laser Engraver if work area matters more.

Parameter
Awards
Identity
Launch year 2022 2022
Use tier F1 — Entry F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) 299 € ~350–500 €
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 × 400 mm
Power (W) 60 W 60 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 400 mm
Rated power (W) 5 W 5 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)
Wavelength (nm) 455 nm 455 nm
Min resolution (µm) 60 µm 10 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. The system offers versatile software compatibility, supporting both the proprietary xTool Creative Space (XCS) environment and the industry-standard LightBurn. XCS is a free, intuitive platform ideal for beginners, allowing full project management both online and in a completely offline mode, eliminating cloud dependency. For advanced users requiring sophisticated vector editing and control features, LightBurn represents the ideal choice, integrating via USB or Wi-Fi connection. This dual software option ensures that the machine can evolve alongside the user's skills, covering both straightforward workflows and more complex graphic production and engraving design layouts.

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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D1 Pro 5W Laser Engraver

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The differences that matter

  • Price: S30 5W Laser Engraver 299 € vs D1 Pro 5W Laser Engraver 425 € — S30 5W Laser Engraver wins (+42%)
  • Work area: S30 5W Laser Engraver 410×400 mm vs D1 Pro 5W Laser Engraver 430×400 mm — D1 Pro 5W Laser Engraver wins (+5%)

Which one to choose

Choose S30 5W Laser Engraver if…

you value price.

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Choose D1 Pro 5W Laser Engraver if…

you value work area.

See the D1 Pro 5W Laser Engraver sheet →

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