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Elegoo PHECDA 20W vs Sculpfun S30 Ultra 11W

What PHECDA 20W does better (2) and where S30 Ultra 11W wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Elegoo PHECDA 20W
Elegoo · 2023PHECDA 20W
8.2Score
2 advantages≈ US$450
vs
Sculpfun S30 Ultra 11W
Sculpfun · 2023S30 Ultra 11W
8.3Score
3 advantages≈ US$400
Higher score
6.4Power & cutting6.5
8.7Precision6.7
7.7Work area9.4
5.8Safety5.6
6.4Features & ease of use6.9

Why is PHECDA 20W better than S30 Ultra 11W?

  1. Laser output power20 W vs 11 W+82%
  2. Laser spot size0.06 mm vs 0.1 mm+67%

Why is S30 Ultra 11W better than PHECDA 20W?

  1. Work area (surface)1,600 cm² vs 3,510 cm²2.2×
  2. Work area depth (Y)400 mm vs 595 mm+49%
  3. Work area width (X)400 mm vs 590 mm+48%
Specifications

Side by side

Elegoo PHECDA 20WElegoo PHECDA 20W≈ US$4508.2
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Wavelength455 nm455 nm
Frame material—Aluminium
Laser power
Laser output power20 W11 W
Work area
Work area400 × 400 mm590 × 595 mm
Work area width (X)400 mm590 mm
Work area depth (Y)400 mm595 mm
Work area (surface)1,600 cm²3,510 cm²
Work-area extension kit—Yes
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed417 mm/s—
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)8 mm—
Precision
Laser spot size0.06 mm0.1 mm
Positioning accuracy—0.005 mm
Linear rails—Yes
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Emergency stop button—Yes
Tilt / movement sensorYes—
Built-in fume filter / purifierYes—
Exhaust fanYes—
Laser shield / filter cover—Yes
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYes—
Touchscreen / control panelYes—
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSB, SD / USB driveUSB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Wi-FiYesYes
USBYesYes
Bluetooth—Yes
SD / TF cardYes—
Phone app controlYes—
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBLLightBurn, LaserGRBL
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
File formatsSVG, DXF, JPG, PNG, BMP, TIF—
Size & power
Width673 mm—
Depth660 mm—
Height190 mm—
Weight6.5 kg—
Rated power consumption55 W—
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