S30 Pro Max 20W vs xTool F1
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
S30 Pro Max 20W and xTool F1 are two diode laser (405–460 nm) in a similar class. Choose S30 Pro Max 20W if work area matters more; choose xTool F1 if price matters more.
| Parameter |
S30 Pro Max 20W
Sculpfun
F2 · Intermediate
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xTool F1
xTool
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2022 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 899.99 € | ~550–650 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 55.5 × 59.5 × 21 cm | 17.9 × 23.5 × 33.4 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 4.6 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 370 × 360 mm | 115 × 115 mm |
| Power (W) | 120 W | 84 W |
| Voltage (V) | 240 V | 24 V |
| Maximum speed | 6000 mm/min | 4000 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.005 mm | 0.00199 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Short side area (mm) | 360 mm | 115.0 mm |
| Nominal laser power (W) | 20 W | 10.0 W |
| Laser source technology | diode | diode |
| Maximum travel speed (mm/s) | 100 mm/s | — |
| Maximum working speed (mm/s) | 100 mm/s | 4000.0 mm/s |
| Cut depth per material | 12 mm (acrylic), 10 mm (wood) | 8mm basswood, 6mm black acrylic |
| Laser wavelength (nm) | 455 nm | — |
| Minimum achievable resolution (µm) | 5 µm | 1.99 µm |
| Autofocus system module | False | — |
| Rotary module included | False | False |
| Passthrough structural slot | False | — |
| Control software interface | lightburn, other | proprietary |
| 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. | The xTool F1 Lite is compatible with xTool Studio (proprietary, free, Windows and macOS). The galvo system uses a proprietary protocol: LaserGRBL is not compatible as it requires GRBL firmware on a gantry controller. LightBurn introduced experimental galvo support in version 1.4+, but compatibility with the F1 Lite's specific controller is not officially certified by xTool, making the experience unguaranteed. In practice the user is tied to xTool Studio, which handles core functions but does not offer the flexibility of community profiles, macros, and advanced layers available in LightBurn for GRBL gantry lasers. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: S30 Pro Max 20W 370×360 mm vs xTool F1 115×115 mm — S30 Pro Max 20W wins (+907%)
- Price: S30 Pro Max 20W 899.99 € vs xTool F1 600 € — xTool F1 wins (+50%)
Which one to choose
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