FLUX Ador vs Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W
| Laser | ||
| Type | Diode Laser | Diode Laser |
| Wavelength | 450 nm | 455 nm |
| Optical Power | 10 W | 33 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 430 × 300 mm | 590 × 595 mm |
| Max Speed | 24,000 mm/min | 24,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Autofocus | Fixed |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | No |
| Air Assist | No | Yes |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | No |
| Camera | Yes | No |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $1,399 | $770 |
| Release Year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Weight | 9 kg | 9.9 kg |
Pros & Cons
FLUX Ador
What we like
- Quick-swap module system — laser, IR, and printing modules interchangeable
- Optional 20W module upgrade and 2W IR for bare metal marking
- Built-in 8MP camera for precise material placement
- Fully enclosed Class 1 design
- Optional CMYK color printing add-on — unique at this price
Watch out for
- 10W base module; 20W upgrade costs an additional $699
- No built-in air assist
- Diode cannot engrave glass or cut thick acrylic as cleanly as CO2
- CMYK printing and 2W IR module sold separately
- LightBurn requires optional USB bridge cable
Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W
What we like
- 33W — cuts 20mm pine and 15mm black acrylic in one pass
- Huge 590×595mm base work area, expandable to 935×905mm
- Built-in auto air assist included
- 0.005mm high-precision linear slide rail X-axis
- Modular laser head — upgrade path within the S30 Ultra series
- Emergency stop switch and child safety lock
Watch out for
- Very large footprint (~800×840mm frame)
- No WiFi — Bluetooth and USB only
- No enclosure — open frame requires safe working environment
- Fixed focus (no motorised Z)
Compatible Materials
FLUX Ador
WoodLeatherAcrylicCardboardFabricPaperRubberMetal EngravingAnodized Aluminum
Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberStoneMetal Engraving
The Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W costs $770 (45% less) than the FLUX Ador, which is priced at $1,399.
The Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W has 70% more optical power (33W vs 10W).
The Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W offers a 63% larger work area (590 × 595 mm vs 430 × 300 mm).
Both machines share the same maximum speed of 24,000 mm/min.
Feature-wise, FLUX Ador includes an enclosure, while Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W does not; Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W includes air assist, while FLUX Ador does not; FLUX Ador includes a camera, while Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W does not; FLUX Ador includes WiFi connectivity, while Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W does not.