Sculpfun S30 Pro Max 20W vs xTool F1
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
S30 Pro Max 20W and F1 are two diode laser (405–460 nm) in a similar class. Choose S30 Pro Max 20W if work area matters more; choose F1 if price matters more.
| Parameter |
S30 Pro Max 20W
Sculpfun
F2 · Intermediate
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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 | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 360 mm | 115.0 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 20 W | 10.0 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | 100 mm/s | — |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | 100 mm/s | 4000.0 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | 12 mm (acrylic), 10 mm (wood) | 8mm basswood, 6mm black acrylic |
| Wavelength (nm) | 455 nm | — |
| Min resolution (µm) | 5 µm | 1.99 µm |
| Autofocus | False | — |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | False | — |
| Supported software | 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 F1 115×115 mm — S30 Pro Max 20W wins (+907%)
- Price: S30 Pro Max 20W 899.99 € vs F1 600 € — F1 wins (+50%)
Which one to choose
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