S30 Ultra 11W Laser Engraver vs S1 10W Laser Cutter

Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)

In brief

S30 Ultra 11W Laser Engraver leads on the measurable specs (starting with work area), while S1 10W Laser Cutter shows no advantage of its own. Choose S30 Ultra 11W Laser Engraver, unless non-technical factors (availability, support, ecosystem) tip the balance.

Parameter
xTool S1 10W Laser Cutter S1 10W Laser Cutter xTool F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year 2023 2023
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) 699 € ~1000–1300 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 80 × 84 × 22 cm 76.5 × 56.1 × 18.3 cm
Weight (kg) 20 kg
Work area (mm) 600 × 600 mm 498 × 330 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 42 mm
Power (W) 84 W
Voltage (V) 24 V
Maximum speed 600 mm/s
Declared precision 0.005 mm 0.01 mm
Category specs
Work area (short side) (mm) 600 mm 330 mm
Rated power (W) 11 W 10 W
Source technology Diode Diode
Max travel speed (mm/s) 600 mm/s
Max processing speed (mm/s) 600 mm/s
Max cut depth per material 6 mm basswood
Wavelength (nm) 455 nm 455 nm
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. The system offers dual software compatibility that expands operational possibilities for both beginners and advanced users. The proprietary application, xTool Creative Space, is available for free across multiple platforms and natively manages the machine's advanced features, such as three-dimensional surface mapping and sensor-based positioning, making the workflow smooth and immediate. For more complex workflows, the machine fully supports LightBurn, the industry standard for laser engraving and cutting. This flexibility allows users to choose between a guided, simplified interface and a professional design environment, although certain manufacturer-specific calibrations may require the proprietary software for optimal configuration.

The differences that matter

  • Work area: S30 Ultra 11W Laser Engraver 600×600 mm vs S1 10W Laser Cutter 498×330 mm — S30 Ultra 11W Laser Engraver wins (+119%)
  • Price: S30 Ultra 11W Laser Engraver 699 € vs S1 10W Laser Cutter 1150 € — S30 Ultra 11W Laser Engraver wins (+65%)

Which one to choose

Choose S30 Ultra 11W Laser Engraver if…

you value work area and price.

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Choose S1 10W Laser Cutter if…

it shows no measurable advantage over S30 Ultra 11W Laser Engraver on the available specs: consider it on price or availability.

See the S1 10W Laser Cutter sheet →

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