Sculpfun S30 5W Laser Engraver vs xTool M1 Ultra Craft Machine
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
S30 5W Laser Engraver and M1 Ultra Craft Machine are not direct competitors: very different prices (~4.3×). S30 5W Laser Engraver costs less (~€299) and is the entry-level choice; M1 Ultra Craft Machine offers more capability at a higher price (~€1299). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
S30 5W Laser Engraver
Sculpfun
F1 · Entry
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M1 Ultra Craft Machine
xTool
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2022 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 299 € | 1299 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 55.5 × 59.5 × 21 cm | 62 × 49.8 × 17.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 12 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 410 × 400 mm | 385 × 300 mm |
| Power (W) | 60 W | 180 W |
| Voltage (V) | 12 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 6000 mm/min | 400 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.005 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 | 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 | — |
| 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 is managed exclusively via xTool Creative Space (XCS), the proprietary software compatible with major desktop and mobile operating systems. XCS handles the multi-tool ecosystem, allowing seamless switching from laser cutting setup to blade cutting or inkjet printing within the same project. The software supports standard vector and raster file formats and includes automatic path optimization tools. Due to the complex multi-tool architecture, the system does not offer native compatibility with industry-standard software like LightBurn, binding the user to the manufacturer's official interface, which receives regular updates. |
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 Ultra Craft Machine
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The differences that matter
- Price: S30 5W Laser Engraver 299 € vs M1 Ultra Craft Machine 1299 € — S30 5W Laser Engraver wins (+334%)
- Work area: S30 5W Laser Engraver 410×400 mm vs M1 Ultra Craft Machine 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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