S30 Ultra 22W vs F1 Portable Laser Engraver
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
S30 Ultra 22W leads on the measurable specs (starting with work area), while F1 Portable Laser Engraver shows no advantage of its own. Choose S30 Ultra 22W, unless non-technical factors (availability, support, ecosystem) tip the balance.
| Parameter |
S30 Ultra 22W
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 (€) | 999.99 € | 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) | 590 × 595 mm | 115 × 115 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | — | 113 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 120 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 24 V |
| Maximum speed | — | 4000 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.005 mm | 0.00199 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 590 mm | 115 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 22 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 | 15 mm (balsa wood), 10 mm (plywood) | 8 mm basswood, 6 mm acrylic |
| Wavelength (nm) | 455 nm | 455 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | 5 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 third-party software such as LightBurn and LaserGRBL. No proprietary apps required; connection is handled via USB or integrated Bluetooth. | 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
- Work area: S30 Ultra 22W 590×595 mm vs F1 Portable Laser Engraver 115×115 mm — S30 Ultra 22W wins (+2554%)
- Price: S30 Ultra 22W 999.99 € vs F1 Portable Laser Engraver 1499 € — S30 Ultra 22W wins (+50%)
Which one to choose
Choose F1 Portable Laser Engraver if…
it shows no measurable advantage over S30 Ultra 22W on the available specs: consider it on price or availability.
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