AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK3 20W vs Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W
| Laser | ||
| Type | Diode Laser | Diode Laser |
| Wavelength | 450 nm | 455 nm |
| Optical Power | 20 W | 33 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 400 ร 400 mm | 590 ร 595 mm |
| Max Speed | 15,000 mm/min | 24,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Manual | Fixed |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | No | No |
| Air Assist | No | Yes |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | No |
| Camera | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $529 | $770 |
| Release Year | 2026 | 2024 |
| Weight | 6 kg | 9.9 kg |
Pros & Cons
AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK3 20W
What we like
- Widest power range of the DIY KIT family (8W/15W/20W)
- Newest generation โ likely incorporates build-quality refinements over MK2
- Rotary compatible
- Competitively priced for the power on offer
Watch out for
- Newly released โ limited independent long-term reviews available
- Exact speed, connectivity, and camera specs not confirmed from AlgoLaser's text content โ verify before publishing
- Open frame, no enclosure standard
Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W
What we like
- 33W โ cuts 20mm pine and 15mm black acrylic in one pass
- Huge 590ร595mm base work area, expandable to 935ร905mm
- Built-in auto air assist included
- 0.005mm high-precision linear slide rail X-axis
- Modular laser head โ upgrade path within the S30 Ultra series
- Emergency stop switch and child safety lock
Watch out for
- Very large footprint (~800ร840mm frame)
- No WiFi โ Bluetooth and USB only
- No enclosure โ open frame requires safe working environment
- Fixed focus (no motorised Z)
Compatible Materials
AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK3 20W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubber
Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberStoneMetal Engraving
The AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK3 20W costs $529 (31% less) than the Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W, which is priced at $770.
The Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W has 39% more optical power (33W vs 20W).
The Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W offers a 54% larger work area (590 ร 595 mm vs 400 ร 400 mm).
The Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W has a 38% higher maximum speed (24,000 mm/min vs 15,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W includes air assist, while AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK3 20W does not; AlgoLaser DIY KIT MK3 20W includes WiFi connectivity, while Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W does not.