Sculpfun S30 Ultra 22W vs xTool M1 5W Laser & Blade Cutter
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
S30 Ultra 22W and M1 5W Laser & Blade Cutter are two diode laser (405–460 nm) in a similar class. Choose S30 Ultra 22W if work area matters more; choose M1 5W Laser & Blade Cutter if price matters more.
| Parameter |
S30 Ultra 22W
Sculpfun
F2 · Intermediate
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M1 5W Laser & Blade Cutter
xTool
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 999.99 € | ~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) | 590 × 595 mm | 385 × 300 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | — | 22 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 150 W |
| Maximum speed | — | 250 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.005 mm | 0.01 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 590 mm | 300 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 22 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 | 15 mm (balsa wood), 10 mm (plywood) | 4 mm basswood |
| Wavelength (nm) | 455 nm | 455 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | 5 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 third-party software such as LightBurn and LaserGRBL. No proprietary apps required; connection is handled via USB or integrated Bluetooth. | 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 22W 590×595 mm vs M1 5W Laser & Blade Cutter 385×300 mm — S30 Ultra 22W wins (+204%)
- Price: S30 Ultra 22W 999.99 € vs M1 5W Laser & Blade Cutter 700 € — M1 5W Laser & Blade Cutter wins (+43%)
Which one to choose
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