LaserPecker LP1 Plus vs Sculpfun iCube Ultra 12W
| Laser | ||
| Type | Diode Laser | Diode Laser |
| Wavelength | 405 nm | 455 nm |
| Optical Power | 0.6 W | 12 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 100 ร 100 mm | 150 ร 150 mm |
| Max Speed | 36,000 mm/min | 10,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Manual | Autofocus |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | No | Yes |
| Air Assist | No | No |
| Rotary Compatible | No | Yes |
| WiFi | No | No |
| Camera | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $219 | $329 |
| Release Year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Weight | 0.72 kg | 5.95 kg |
Pros & Cons
LaserPecker LP1 Plus
What we like
- 30x faster than the LP1 Pro at 600mm/s
- Extremely light and pocketable at 210g (laser unit) / 720g with stand
- 2-minute setup โ no calibration required
- USB-C and power-bank powered for outdoor/mobile use
- Built-in clipart library and snap-and-engrave app workflow for total beginners
Watch out for
- Very low 0.6W power โ suited only to light engraving on soft materials, not cutting
- No enclosure included โ optional protective panels sold separately
- Bluetooth only โ no WiFi or USB data connection
- No rotary attachment support
- Fixed 200mm focal length โ no autofocus unless the optional stand is purchased
Sculpfun iCube Ultra 12W
What we like
- Class 1 safety certification โ fully enclosed, door-interlock protected
- 12W diode cuts 10mm paulownia in one pass
- Built-in multi-layer smoke filtration system
- Compact and portable at 5.95 kg โ smallest 12W enclosed laser
- Auto-focus for hands-off setup
- Optional dual-laser version adds 1.2W IR for marking metals
Watch out for
- Small 150ร150mm work area
- Bluetooth/USB only โ no WiFi
- Air assist sold as separate accessory
- Camera available as separate accessory only
Compatible Materials
LaserPecker LP1 Plus
WoodLeatherPaperplasticAcrylicFabricfood
Sculpfun iCube Ultra 12W
WoodLeatherAcrylicCardboardFabricPaperRubberStoneMetal Engraving
The LaserPecker LP1 Plus costs $219 (33% less) than the Sculpfun iCube Ultra 12W, which is priced at $329.
The Sculpfun iCube Ultra 12W has 95% more optical power (12W vs 0.6W).
The Sculpfun iCube Ultra 12W offers a 56% larger work area (150 ร 150 mm vs 100 ร 100 mm).
The LaserPecker LP1 Plus has a 72% higher maximum speed (36,000 mm/min vs 10,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, Sculpfun iCube Ultra 12W includes an enclosure, while LaserPecker LP1 Plus does not; Sculpfun iCube Ultra 12W includes rotary attachment compatibility, while LaserPecker LP1 Plus does not.