Sculpfun iCube Pro 5W vs Sculpfun iCube Ultra 12W
| Laser | ||
| Type | Diode Laser | Diode Laser |
| Wavelength | 455 nm | 455 nm |
| Optical Power | 5 W | 12 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 125 × 125 mm | 150 × 150 mm |
| Max Speed | 10,000 mm/min | 10,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | Yes |
| Air Assist | Yes | No |
| Rotary Compatible | No | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | No |
| Camera | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $209 | $329 |
| Release Year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Weight | 3.2 kg | 5.95 kg |
Pros & Cons
Sculpfun iCube Pro 5W
What we like
- Fully enclosed with integrated smoke filter
- Autofocus for quick setup
- WiFi connectivity
- Compact footprint suitable for home use
Watch out for
- Small 125×125mm work area
- No rotary attachment support
Sculpfun iCube Ultra 12W
What we like
- Class 1 safety certification — 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 — 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 150×150mm work area
- Bluetooth/USB only — no WiFi
- Air assist sold as separate accessory
- Camera available as separate accessory only
Compatible Materials
Sculpfun iCube Pro 5W
WoodLeatherAcrylicCardboardFabricPaperRubber
Sculpfun iCube Ultra 12W
WoodLeatherAcrylicCardboardFabricPaperRubberStoneMetal Engraving
The Sculpfun iCube Pro 5W costs $209 (36% less) than the Sculpfun iCube Ultra 12W, which is priced at $329.
The Sculpfun iCube Ultra 12W has 58% more optical power (12W vs 5W).
The Sculpfun iCube Ultra 12W offers a 31% larger work area (150 × 150 mm vs 125 × 125 mm).
Both machines share the same maximum speed of 10,000 mm/min.
Feature-wise, Sculpfun iCube Pro 5W includes air assist, while Sculpfun iCube Ultra 12W does not; Sculpfun iCube Pro 5W includes WiFi connectivity, while Sculpfun iCube Ultra 12W does not; Sculpfun iCube Ultra 12W includes rotary attachment compatibility, while Sculpfun iCube Pro 5W does not.