Sculpfun S30 5W Laser Engraver vs xTool S1 10W Laser Cutter
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
S30 5W Laser Engraver and S1 10W Laser Cutter are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.8×). S30 5W Laser Engraver costs less (~€299) and is the entry-level choice; S1 10W Laser Cutter offers more capability at a higher price (~€1150). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
S30 5W Laser Engraver
Sculpfun
F1 · Entry
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S1 10W Laser Cutter
xTool
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2022 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 299 € | ~1000–1300 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 55.5 × 59.5 × 21 cm | 76.5 × 56.1 × 18.3 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 20 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 410 × 400 mm | 498 × 330 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | — | 42 mm |
| Power (W) | 60 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 12 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 6000 mm/min | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.005 mm | 0.01 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 400 mm | 330 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 5 W | 10 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) | 6 mm basswood |
| Wavelength (nm) | 455 nm | 455 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | 60 µm | — |
| Autofocus | False | True |
| 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 dual software compatibility that expands operational possibilities for both beginners and advanced users. The proprietary application, xTool Creative Space, is available for free across multiple platforms and natively manages the machine's advanced features, such as three-dimensional surface mapping and sensor-based positioning, making the workflow smooth and immediate. For more complex workflows, the machine fully supports LightBurn, the industry standard for laser engraving and cutting. This flexibility allows users to choose between a guided, simplified interface and a professional design environment, although certain manufacturer-specific calibrations may require the proprietary software for optimal configuration. |
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 →S1 10W Laser Cutter
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The differences that matter
- Price: S30 5W Laser Engraver 299 € vs S1 10W Laser Cutter 1150 € — S30 5W Laser Engraver wins (+285%)
Which one to choose
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