Sculpfun S30 Pro 10W vs Sculpfun SF-A9 40W
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
These are not machines of the same level: a 10 W diode against a 40 W one, 599.99 € against 1699 €. The 10 W is a desktop engraver; the 40 W is the one to pick if the job includes cutting.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2022 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 599.99 € | 1699 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 55.5 × 59.5 × 21 cm | 60.6 × 66.5 × 11 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 6.2 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 385 × 380 mm | 400 × 400 mm |
| Power (W) | 84 W | 240 W |
| Voltage (V) | 12 V | 24 V |
| Maximum speed | 25000 mm/min | 36000 mm/min |
| Declared precision | 0.005 mm | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 380 mm | 400 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 10 W | 40 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | — | 600 mm/s |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | — | 600 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | — | 20 mm compensato, 6 mm acrilico |
| Wavelength (nm) | 455 nm | 450 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | — | 100 µm |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Rotary included/compatible | No | No |
| Passthrough | No | No |
| Supported software | LightBurn, Other | Proprietary, 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 LightBurn and LaserGRBL via USB, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth. It also supports the proprietary Sculpfun application. |
The differences that matter
- Power 10 W vs 40 W → different jobs: engraving only on one side, engraving and cutting on the other.
- Stated cutting of up to 20 mm plywood and 6 mm acrylic only on the 40 W → to shape parts you need the SF-A9.
- Speed 25000 vs 36000 mm/min → large engravings finish sooner with the SF-A9.
- Price 599.99 € vs 1699 € → the S30 Pro costs about 1100 € less.
Which one to choose
Choose S30 Pro 10W if…
S30 Pro 10W: you engrave over a 385×380 mm area at up to 25000 mm/min and spend about 1100 € less. It is the choice for someone who engraves and doesn't cut. The trade-off is power: 10 W against 40 W.
Choose SF-A9 40W if…
SF-A9 40W: it cuts plywood up to 20 mm and acrylic up to 6 mm (limits stated by the manufacturer, not everyday use) and engraves at up to 36000 mm/min over 400×400 mm; it connects by USB, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. The trade-off: about 1100 € more and a 60.6×66.5 cm footprint.
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