Sculpfun S30 Ultra 22W vs Sculpfun S40 Max
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
S30 Ultra 22W and S40 Max are two diode laser (405–460 nm) in a similar class. Choose S30 Ultra 22W if price matters more; choose S40 Max if work area matters more.
| Parameter |
S30 Ultra 22W
Sculpfun
F2 · Intermediate
|
S40 Max
Sculpfun
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 999.99 € | ~950–1200 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 80 × 84 × 22 cm | 115.4 × 111.3 × 24 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 15.2 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 590 × 595 mm | 830 × 800 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 350 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 24 V |
| Maximum speed | — | 36000 mm/min |
| Declared precision | 0.005 mm | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 590 mm | 800 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 22 W | 48 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 | 15 mm (balsa wood), 10 mm (plywood) | 20mm compensato, 6mm acrilico scuro |
| Wavelength (nm) | 455 nm | 455 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | 5 µm | 100 µm |
| Autofocus | False | True |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | False | True |
| Supported software | LightBurn, Other | LightBurn, Proprietary, Other |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Fully compatible with third-party software such as LightBurn and LaserGRBL. No proprietary apps required; connection is handled via USB or integrated Bluetooth. | Fully compatible with LightBurn and LaserGRBL, offering WiFi, USB connectivity, and offline control via the integrated TS1 touchscreen or proprietary app. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: S30 Ultra 22W 590×595 mm vs S40 Max 830×800 mm — S40 Max wins (+89%)
- Price: S30 Ultra 22W 999.99 € vs S40 Max 1075 € — S30 Ultra 22W wins (+8%)
Which one to choose
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