Sculpfun S30 5W Laser Engraver vs xTool S1 40W Laser Cutter
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
S30 5W Laser Engraver and S1 40W Laser Cutter are not direct competitors: very different prices (~7.5×). S30 5W Laser Engraver costs less (~€299) and is the entry-level choice; S1 40W Laser Cutter offers more capability at a higher price (~€2250). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
S30 5W Laser Engraver
Sculpfun
F1 · Entry
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S1 40W Laser Cutter
xTool
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2022 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 299 € | ~2000–2500 € |
| 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 × 319 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 | 319 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 5 W | 40 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) | — |
| 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. | Device control is primarily managed through the proprietary xTool Creative Space software, an intuitive and constantly updated application ideal for managing graphic workflows and calibrating cutting and engraving parameters. For users requiring professional features or established workflows, the machine guarantees compatibility with LightBurn, the industry standard. The software integration allows for surface mapping and automatic positioning without the need for traditional cameras, simplifying file preparation in both Windows and macOS environments via USB or Wi-Fi connections. |
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 40W Laser Cutter
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The differences that matter
- Price: S30 5W Laser Engraver 299 € vs S1 40W Laser Cutter 2250 € — S30 5W Laser Engraver wins (+653%)
Which one to choose
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