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Sculpfun S30 5W vs Sculpfun S9 5.5W

What S30 5W does better (2) and where S9 5.5W wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Sculpfun S30 5W
Sculpfun · 2022S30 5W
6.3Score
2 advantages≈ US$235
vs
Sculpfun S9 5.5W
Sculpfun · 2021S9 5.5W
7.3Score
4 advantages≈ US$180
Higher score
3.2Power & cutting4.7
9.0Precision7.6
6.6Work area8.7
3.2Safety3.2
6.6Features & ease of use4.6

Why is S30 5W better than S9 5.5W?

  1. Positioning accuracy0.005 mm vs 0.01 mm2×
  2. Wi-FiYes · S9 5.5W: No

Why is S9 5.5W better than S30 5W?

  1. Work area (surface)1,463 cm² vs 1,702 cm²+16%
  2. Laser output power5 W vs 5.5 W+10%
  3. Work area width (X)380 mm vs 410 mm+8%
  4. Work area depth (Y)385 mm vs 415 mm+8%
Specifications

Side by side

Sculpfun S30 5WSculpfun S30 5W≈ US$2356.3
Sculpfun S9 5.5WSculpfun S9 5.5W≈ US$1807.3
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Wavelength455 nm450 nm
Laser power
Laser output power5 W5.5 W
Work area
Work area380 × 385 mm410 × 415 mm
Work area width (X)380 mm410 mm
Work area depth (Y)385 mm415 mm
Work area (surface)1,463 cm²1,702 cm²
Work-area extension kitYes—
Speed & cutting
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)—15 mm
Precision
Laser spot size0.06 mm—
Positioning accuracy0.005 mm0.01 mm
Linear railsYes—
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Laser shield / filter coverYesYes
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Offline engraving (no computer)Yes—
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, SD / USB driveUSB
Wi-FiYesNo
USBYesYes
BluetoothYes—
SD / TF cardYes—
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBLLightBurn, LaserGRBL
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
Size & power
Weight—3 kg
Rated power consumption60 W—
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