Sculpfun S30 Pro Max 20W vs Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W
| Laser | ||
| Type | Diode Laser | Diode Laser |
| Wavelength | 455 nm | 455 nm |
| Optical Power | 20 W | 33 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 370 × 360 mm | 590 × 595 mm |
| Max Speed | 18,000 mm/min | 24,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Manual | Fixed |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | No | No |
| Air Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | No | No |
| Camera | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $499 | $770 |
| Release Year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Weight | 7.5 kg | 9.9 kg |
Pros & Cons
Sculpfun S30 Pro Max 20W
What we like
- Cuts up to 15mm pine in one pass
- Air assist included standard
- Expandable frame design
- Good value for 20W output
Watch out for
- Open frame — no enclosure safety
- No WiFi connectivity
- Requires proper ventilation for cutting
- Heavier than smaller open-frame models
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
Sculpfun S30 Pro Max 20W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberStoneMetal Engraving
Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberStoneMetal Engraving
The Sculpfun S30 Pro Max 20W costs $499 (35% 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 62% larger work area (590 × 595 mm vs 370 × 360 mm).
The Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W has a 25% higher maximum speed (24,000 mm/min vs 18,000 mm/min).