Sculpfun S30 Ultra 11W Laser Engraver vs xTool M1 5W Laser & Blade Cutter

Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)

In brief

S30 Ultra 11W Laser Engraver leads on the available specs (starting with work area); M1 5W Laser & Blade Cutter makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case.

Parameter
Identity
Launch year 2023 2022
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) 699 € ~600–800 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 80 × 84 × 22 cm 55.7 × 45.3 × 23 cm
Weight (kg) 10 kg
Work area (mm) 600 × 600 mm 385 × 300 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 22 mm
Power (W) 84 W 150 W
Voltage (V) 24 V
Maximum speed 250 mm/s
Declared precision 0.005 mm 0.01 mm
Category specs
Work area (short side) (mm) 600 mm 300 mm
Rated power (W) 11 W 5 W
Source technology Diode Diode
Max travel speed (mm/s) 250 mm/s
Max processing speed (mm/s) 250 mm/s
Max cut depth per material 4 mm basswood
Wavelength (nm) 455 nm 455 nm
Min resolution (µm) 10 µm
Autofocus False True
Rotary included/compatible False False
Passthrough False False
Supported software LightBurn, Other Proprietary
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. Device control relies exclusively on the proprietary xTool Creative Space (XCS) software. This application manages both laser engraving and cutting operations, alongside path planning for the integrated blade cutter. The software incorporates visual alignment features assisted by the internal high-resolution camera, facilitating precise design placement on materials. There is no native support for universal third-party applications like LightBurn, restricting users to the manufacturer's ecosystem. The application is compatible with Windows, macOS, and mobile platforms, requiring an initial connection for updates but supporting offline operation.

The differences that matter

  • Work area: S30 Ultra 11W Laser Engraver 600×600 mm vs M1 5W Laser & Blade Cutter 385×300 mm — S30 Ultra 11W Laser Engraver wins (+212%)

Which one to choose

Choose S30 Ultra 11W Laser Engraver if…

you value work area.

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