Glowforge Spark vs Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W
| Laser | ||
| Type | Diode Laser | Diode Laser |
| Wavelength | 455 nm | 455 nm |
| Optical Power | 6 W | 33 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 203 ร 305 mm | 590 ร 595 mm |
| Max Speed | 8,000 mm/min | 24,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Autofocus | Fixed |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | No |
| Air Assist | No | Yes |
| Rotary Compatible | No | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | No |
| Camera | Yes | No |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $899 | $770 |
| Release Year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Weight | 4.9 kg | 9.9 kg |
Glowforge Spark
What we like
- Easiest laser to get started with โ ~30-minute setup
- Free Glowforge Print software works on any device (Mac, PC, tablet, phone)
- Built-in camera with live preview for material placement
- Class 1 enclosed โ safe for home and classroom use
- Wide material library with auto-detected settings
Watch out for
- Cloud-dependent โ requires internet for every job
- Small 203ร305mm cutting area for the price
- Only 6W โ limited cut depth and no thick stock
- Subscription costs for premium design catalogue
- Not compatible with LightBurn
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)
Glowforge Spark
Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W
The Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W costs $770 (14% less) than the Glowforge Spark, which is priced at $899.
The Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W has 82% more optical power (33W vs 6W).
The Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W offers a 82% larger work area (590 ร 595 mm vs 203 ร 305 mm).
The Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W has a 67% higher maximum speed (24,000 mm/min vs 8,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, Glowforge Spark includes an enclosure, while Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W does not; Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W includes air assist, while Glowforge Spark does not; Glowforge Spark includes a camera, while Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W does not; Glowforge Spark includes WiFi connectivity, while Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W does not; Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W includes rotary attachment compatibility, while Glowforge Spark does not.