Sculpfun S30 Pro Max 20W vs Sculpfun SF-A9 40W

Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)

In brief

S30 Pro Max 20W and SF-A9 40W are two diode laser (405–460 nm) in a similar class. Choose S30 Pro Max 20W if price matters more; choose SF-A9 40W if work area matters more.

Parameter
Sculpfun S30 Pro Max 20W S30 Pro Max 20W Sculpfun F2 · Intermediate
Sculpfun SF-A9 40W SF-A9 40W Sculpfun F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year 2022 2024
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) 899.99 € 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) 370 × 360 mm 400 × 400 mm
Power (W) 120 W 240 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 400 mm
Rated power (W) 20 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 12 mm (acrylic), 10 mm (wood) 20 mm compensato, 6 mm acrilico
Wavelength (nm) 455 nm 450 nm
Min resolution (µm) 5 µm 100 µm
Autofocus False False
Rotary included/compatible False False
Passthrough False False
Supported software LightBurn, Other Proprietary, LightBurn, 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 via USB, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth. It also supports the proprietary Sculpfun application.

The differences that matter

  • Price: S30 Pro Max 20W 899.99 € vs SF-A9 40W 1699 € — S30 Pro Max 20W wins (+89%)
  • Work area: S30 Pro Max 20W 370×360 mm vs SF-A9 40W 400×400 mm — SF-A9 40W wins (+20%)

Which one to choose

Choose S30 Pro Max 20W if…

you value price.

See the S30 Pro Max 20W sheet →

Choose SF-A9 40W if…

you value work area.

See the SF-A9 40W sheet →

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