Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W vs Snapmaker Ray 20W
| Laser | ||
| Type | Diode Laser | Diode Laser |
| Wavelength | 455 nm | 455 nm |
| Optical Power | 33 W | 20 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 590 × 595 mm | 400 × 600 mm |
| Max Speed | 24,000 mm/min | 30,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Fixed | Manual |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | No | No |
| Air Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | No | Yes |
| Camera | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $770 | $1,299 |
| Release Year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Weight | 9.9 kg | 14.6 kg |
Pros & Cons
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)
Snapmaker Ray 20W
What we like
- Smart Air Assist pump included in box
- Large 400×600mm work area
- Wi-Fi + USB connectivity
- LightBurn compatible out of the box
- Strong Snapmaker community and ecosystem
Watch out for
- No autofocus (manual focus lever)
- No built-in enclosure (sold separately)
- No camera for material detection
- Lower power than 40W model
Compatible Materials
Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberStoneMetal Engraving
Snapmaker Ray 20W
WoodAcrylicLeatherFabricPaperAnodized Aluminum
The Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W costs $770 (41% less) than the Snapmaker Ray 20W, which is priced at $1,299.
The Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W has 39% more optical power (33W vs 20W).
The Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W offers a 32% larger work area (590 × 595 mm vs 400 × 600 mm).
The Snapmaker Ray 20W has a 20% higher maximum speed (30,000 mm/min vs 24,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, Snapmaker Ray 20W includes WiFi connectivity, while Sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W does not.