Sculpfun S30 Pro Max 20W vs Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Two diode lasers from the same line, and the choice comes down to the size of the pieces you need to put under the beam. The 33 W has a much larger bed and costs €400 more.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2022 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 899.99 € | 1299.99 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 55.5 × 59.5 × 21 cm | 80 × 84 × 22 cm |
| Work area (mm) | 370 × 360 mm | 590 × 595 mm |
| Power (W) | 120 W | 156 W |
| Voltage (V) | 240 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 6000 mm/min | — |
| Declared precision | 0.005 mm | 0.005 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 360 mm | 590 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 20 W | 33 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) | 20 mm (balsa wood), 15 mm (plywood), 15 mm (acrylic), 0.1 mm (steel) |
| Wavelength (nm) | 455 nm | 455 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | 5 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 standard software like LightBurn and LaserGRBL via USB or Bluetooth connection. It does not require proprietary platforms. | Compatible with LightBurn and LaserGRBL via USB or Bluetooth connection. Does not require the use of proprietary software. |
The differences that matter
- Bed 370×360 mm vs 590×595 mm → a 50 cm panel only fits the 33 W.
- Acrylic cut up to 12 mm vs 15 mm (stated) → a 15 mm thickness is only within the stated range of the 33 W.
- Footprint 55×60 cm vs 80×84 cm → the 33 W needs a dedicated bench.
Which one to choose
Choose S30 Pro Max 20W if…
Engraving and cutting small to mid-size pieces: name plates, coasters, wood or acrylic panels within 370×360 mm. The manufacturer states cuts up to 10 mm in wood and 12 mm in acrylic, and the machine costs €899.99. What you give up is large panels: past 36 cm on the short side, the piece does not fit.
Choose S30 Ultra 33W if…
Panels up to 590×595 mm, or several pieces laid out in one session, with a stated cut of up to 15 mm in plywood and acrylic. The price is €1,299.99 and an 80×84 cm footprint on the bench, against 55×60 cm for the other.
Where to buy
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