Sculpfun S30 Pro 10W vs Sculpfun S30 Pro Max 20W
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Same frame, nearly the same work area, same LightBurn compatibility: the choice comes down to 10 W or 20 W of optical power and a €300 price gap. Nothing else in the two machines differs in a way that matters.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2022 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 599.99 € | 899.99 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 55.5 × 59.5 × 21 cm | 55.5 × 59.5 × 21 cm |
| Work area (mm) | 385 × 380 mm | 370 × 360 mm |
| Power (W) | 84 W | 120 W |
| Voltage (V) | 12 V | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 25000 mm/min | 6000 mm/min |
| Declared precision | 0.005 mm | 0.005 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 380 mm | 360 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 10 W | 20 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | — | 100 mm/s |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | — | 100 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | — | 12 mm (acrylic), 10 mm (wood) |
| Wavelength (nm) | 455 nm | 455 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | — | 5 µm |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Rotary included/compatible | No | No |
| Passthrough | No | No |
| Supported software | LightBurn, Other | LightBurn, Other |
| Air assist | Included | Included |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Fully compatible with LightBurn and LaserGRBL for Windows and macOS systems. The 32-bit motherboard can automatically manage the Air Assist activation. | Fully compatible with standard software like LightBurn and LaserGRBL via USB or Bluetooth connection. It does not require proprietary platforms. |
The differences that matter
- €899.99 against €599.99 → €300 more to double the optical power (20 W against 10 W): worth it if you cut, not if you only engrave
- Bed 385 × 380 mm against 370 × 360 mm → a piece 380 mm on a side can only be engraved on the 10 W
- Cutting depth stated by the manufacturer for the 20 W: up to 12 mm in acrylic and 10 mm in wood → these are ceilings, not everyday thickness
Which one to choose
Choose S30 Pro 10W if…
A bench that engraves more than it cuts: nameplates, personalised gifts, wood engraving. The slightly wider bed takes larger pieces in one go. Thick cuts still work, but they take more passes and more time.
Choose S30 Pro Max 20W if…
A shop that cuts wood and acrylic panels every week: at 20 W each cut needs fewer passes, so time per part drops. You pay more and the bed is a little smaller, so the largest panels have to be split.
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