Sculpfun S30 5W Laser Engraver vs xTool S1 20W Laser Cutter
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
S30 5W Laser Engraver and S1 20W Laser Cutter are not direct competitors: very different prices (~4.8×). S30 5W Laser Engraver costs less (~€299) and is the entry-level choice; S1 20W Laser Cutter offers more capability at a higher price (~€1450). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
S30 5W Laser Engraver
Sculpfun
F1 · Entry
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S1 20W Laser Cutter
xTool
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2022 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 299 € | ~1300–1600 € |
| 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 | 20 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) | 10 mm wood |
| 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 machine is managed through dual software compatibility that expands the user's operational possibilities. The proprietary program, developed directly by the manufacturer, provides an accessible interface and simplified positioning functions via sensors, facilitating workflow management even for less experienced operators. For professional contexts or advanced customization needs, the unit fully supports LightBurn, the industry standard for laser cutting. This integration allows the management of detailed parameters, complex vectorization, and customized material libraries. The machine operates primarily in local mode via USB connection or Wi-Fi network, reducing dependency on external cloud services and ensuring operational continuity even in the absence of a stable internet connection. |
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 20W Laser Cutter
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The differences that matter
- Price: S30 5W Laser Engraver 299 € vs S1 20W Laser Cutter 1450 € — S30 5W Laser Engraver wins (+385%)
Which one to choose
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