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Aufero AL3 5W vs Sculpfun S30 5W

What AL3 5W does better (0) and where S30 5W wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Aufero AL3 5W
Aufero · 2025AL3 5W
0 advantages≈ US$260
vs
Sculpfun S30 5W
Sculpfun · 2022S30 5W
6.3Score
0 advantages≈ US$235
Higher score
3.2Power & cutting3.2

Why is AL3 5W better than S30 5W?

AL3 5W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is S30 5W better than AL3 5W?

S30 5W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Aufero AL3 5WAufero AL3 5W≈ US$260
Sculpfun S30 5WSculpfun S30 5W≈ US$2356.3
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Wavelength—455 nm
Laser power
Laser output power5 W5 W
Work area
Work area—380 × 385 mm
Work area width (X)—380 mm
Work area depth (Y)—385 mm
Work area (surface)—1,463 cm²
Work-area extension kit—Yes
Precision
Laser spot size—0.06 mm
Positioning accuracy—0.005 mm
Linear rails—Yes
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)—No
Flame / fire detection—No
Laser shield / filter cover—Yes
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in camera—No
Autofocus / auto height—No
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Offline engraving (no computer)—Yes
Connectivity & software
Connections—USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, SD / USB drive
Wi-Fi—Yes
USB—Yes
Bluetooth—Yes
SD / TF card—Yes
Compatible software—LightBurn, LaserGRBL
LightBurn compatible—Yes
Size & power
Rated power consumption—60 W
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