S30 Ultra 11W Laser Engraver vs F1 Portable Laser Engraver
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
S30 Ultra 11W Laser Engraver leads on the measurable specs (starting with price), while F1 Portable Laser Engraver shows no advantage of its own. Choose S30 Ultra 11W Laser Engraver, unless non-technical factors (availability, support, ecosystem) tip the balance.
| Parameter |
S30 Ultra 11W Laser Engraver
Sculpfun
F2 · Intermediate
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F1 Portable Laser Engraver
xTool
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 699 € | 1499 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 80 × 84 × 22 cm | 17.9 × 23.5 × 33.4 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 4.6 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 600 × 600 mm | 115 × 115 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | — | 113 mm |
| Power (W) | 84 W | 120 W |
| Voltage (V) | 24 V | 24 V |
| Maximum speed | — | 4000 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.005 mm | 0.00199 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 600 mm | 115 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 11 W | 10 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | — | 4000 mm/s |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | — | 4000 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | — | 8 mm basswood, 6 mm acrylic |
| Wavelength (nm) | 455 nm | 455 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | — | 30 µm |
| Autofocus | False | True |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | False | True |
| Supported software | LightBurn, Other | Proprietary, LightBurn |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Fully compatible with industry-standard software such as LightBurn and LaserGRBL. The 32-bit motherboard supports Bluetooth connectivity for wireless control and future expansions. | Machine control is primarily handled by the proprietary xTool Creative Space ecosystem, an intuitive application that enables native management of both laser sources and supports autofocus and camera-assisted positioning functions. For advanced users requiring more granular control over processing parameters and complex workflows, the unit offers compatibility with LightBurn. Integration with the latter requires a specific initial configuration for galvanometer systems, but it unlocks professional vector programming features, optimizing execution times across both Windows and macOS operating systems. |
The differences that matter
- Price: S30 Ultra 11W Laser Engraver 699 € vs F1 Portable Laser Engraver 1499 € — S30 Ultra 11W Laser Engraver wins (+114%)
- Work area: S30 Ultra 11W Laser Engraver 600×600 mm vs F1 Portable Laser Engraver 115×115 mm — S30 Ultra 11W Laser Engraver wins (+2622%)
Which one to choose
Choose S30 Ultra 11W Laser Engraver if…
you value price and work area.
Choose F1 Portable Laser Engraver if…
it shows no measurable advantage over S30 Ultra 11W Laser Engraver on the available specs: consider it on price or availability.
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