Sculpfun S30 5W Laser Engraver vs xTool M1 10W Hybrid Laser Cutter
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
S30 5W Laser Engraver leads on the available specs (starting with price); M1 10W Hybrid Laser Cutter makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case.
| Parameter |
S30 5W Laser Engraver
Sculpfun
F1 · Entry
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M1 10W Hybrid Laser Cutter
xTool
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2022 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 299 € | ~700–900 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 55.5 × 59.5 × 21 cm | 55.7 × 45.3 × 23 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 10 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 410 × 400 mm | 385 × 300 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | — | 16 mm |
| Power (W) | 60 W | 84 W |
| Voltage (V) | 12 V | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 6000 mm/min | 250 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.005 mm | 0.01 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 400 mm | 300 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 5 W | 10 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | 100 mm/s | 250 mm/s |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | 100 mm/s | 250 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | 5 mm (balsa wood), 3 mm (plywood) | 8 mm basswood |
| Wavelength (nm) | 455 nm | 455 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | 60 µm | 10 µm |
| Autofocus | False | True |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | False | False |
| Supported software | LightBurn, Other | Proprietary |
| 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. | Control of the device relies exclusively on the proprietary xTool Creative Space (XCS) software. This application is designed to be intuitive and accessible for beginners, integrating features for managing the internal 16-megapixel camera, visual project alignment, and automatic focusing. Unlike many other commercial laser systems, this model does not natively support LightBurn or open-source GRBL-based firmware. Consequently, advanced users accustomed to complex workflows might find the software somewhat restrictive when handling intricate vector files or deep engraving parameters that require highly customized optimization. |
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 →M1 10W Hybrid Laser Cutter
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The differences that matter
- Price: S30 5W Laser Engraver 299 € vs M1 10W Hybrid Laser Cutter 800 € — S30 5W Laser Engraver wins (+168%)
- Work area: S30 5W Laser Engraver 410×400 mm vs M1 10W Hybrid Laser Cutter 385×300 mm — S30 5W Laser Engraver wins (+42%)
Which one to choose
Choose S30 5W Laser Engraver if…
you value price and work area.
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