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Sculpfun iCube Pro Max 10W vs Wainlux K8 Mini 2.5W

What iCube Pro Max 10W does better (1) and where K8 Mini 2.5W wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Sculpfun iCube Pro Max 10W
Sculpfun · 2023iCube Pro Max 10W
5.0Score
1 advantage≈ US$260
vs
Wainlux K8 Mini 2.5W
Wainlux · 2023K8 Mini 2.5W
5.2Score
4 advantages≈ US$300
Higher score
5.7Power & cutting2.6
6.2Precision6.2
2.6Work area2.9
8.6Safety9.6
3.2Features & ease of use5.2

Why is iCube Pro Max 10W better than K8 Mini 2.5W?

  1. Laser output power10 W vs 2.5 W4×

Why is K8 Mini 2.5W better than iCube Pro Max 10W?

  1. Built-in cameraNo · iCube Pro Max 10W: Yes
  2. Work area (surface)144 cm² vs 169 cm²+17%
  3. Work area width (X)120 mm vs 130 mm+8%
  4. Work area depth (Y)120 mm vs 130 mm+8%
Specifications

Side by side

General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Wavelength455 nm—
Laser power
Laser output power10 W2.5 W
Work area
Work area120 × 120 mm130 × 130 mm
Work area width (X)120 mm130 mm
Work area depth (Y)120 mm130 mm
Work area (surface)144 cm²169 cm²
Max workpiece height40 mm—
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed167 mm/s—
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)—8 mm
Precision
Laser spot size0.08 mm0.08 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)YesYes
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Built-in fume filter / purifierYes—
Exhaust fan—Yes
Laser shield / filter coverYes—
Features
Air assistNoNo
Built-in cameraNoYes
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportNo—
Offline engraving (no computer)—Yes
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsWi-Fi, Bluetooth—
Wi-FiYes—
BluetoothYes—
Phone app controlYesYes
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBL—
LightBurn compatibleYes—
File formatsJPG, BMP, TIF, GIF—
Size & power
Width262 mm—
Depth300 mm—
Height226 mm—
Weight3.2 kg—
Input voltage110–240 V—
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