Sculpfun S30 Ultra 22W vs Sculpfun SF-A9 40W
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
S30 Ultra 22W leads on the available specs (starting with work area); SF-A9 40W makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case.
| Parameter |
S30 Ultra 22W
Sculpfun
F2 · Intermediate
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SF-A9 40W
Sculpfun
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 999.99 € | 1699 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 80 × 84 × 22 cm | 60.6 × 66.5 × 11 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 6.2 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 590 × 595 mm | 400 × 400 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 240 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 | 400 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 22 W | 40 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) | 20 mm compensato, 6 mm acrilico |
| Wavelength (nm) | 455 nm | 450 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | 5 µm | 100 µm |
| Autofocus | False | False |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | False | False |
| Supported software | LightBurn, Other | Proprietary, LightBurn, 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 via USB, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth. It also supports the proprietary Sculpfun application. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: S30 Ultra 22W 590×595 mm vs SF-A9 40W 400×400 mm — S30 Ultra 22W wins (+119%)
- Price: S30 Ultra 22W 999.99 € vs SF-A9 40W 1699 € — S30 Ultra 22W wins (+70%)
Which one to choose
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