Sculpfun S30 Pro Max 20W vs Sculpfun S40 Max

Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)

In brief

S30 Pro Max 20W and S40 Max are two diode laser (405–460 nm) in a similar class. Choose S30 Pro Max 20W if price matters more; choose S40 Max if work area matters more.

Parameter
Sculpfun S30 Pro Max 20W S30 Pro Max 20W Sculpfun F2 · Intermediate
Sculpfun S40 Max S40 Max Sculpfun F3 · Advanced
Identity
Launch year 2022 2025
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F3 — Advanced
Price
Price (€) 899.99 € ~950–1200 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 55.5 × 59.5 × 21 cm 115.4 × 111.3 × 24 cm
Weight (kg) 15.2 kg
Work area (mm) 370 × 360 mm 830 × 800 mm
Power (W) 120 W 350 W
Voltage (V) 240 V 24 V
Maximum speed 6000 mm/min 36000 mm/min
Declared precision 0.005 mm 0.1 mm
Category specs
Work area (short side) (mm) 360 mm 800 mm
Rated power (W) 20 W 48 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 12 mm (acrylic), 10 mm (wood) 20mm compensato, 6mm acrilico scuro
Wavelength (nm) 455 nm 455 nm
Min resolution (µm) 5 µm 100 µm
Autofocus False True
Rotary included/compatible False False
Passthrough False True
Supported software LightBurn, Other LightBurn, Proprietary, Other
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. Fully compatible with LightBurn and LaserGRBL, offering WiFi, USB connectivity, and offline control via the integrated TS1 touchscreen or proprietary app.

The differences that matter

  • Work area: S30 Pro Max 20W 370×360 mm vs S40 Max 830×800 mm — S40 Max wins (+398%)
  • Price: S30 Pro Max 20W 899.99 € vs S40 Max 1075 € — S30 Pro Max 20W wins (+19%)

Which one to choose

Choose S30 Pro Max 20W if…

you value price.

See the S30 Pro Max 20W sheet →

Choose S40 Max if…

you value work area.

See the S40 Max sheet →

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