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Sculpfun S30 Ultra 22W vs Sculpfun S40 Max 48W

What S30 Ultra 22W does better (2) and where S40 Max 48W wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Sculpfun S30 Ultra 22W
Sculpfun · 2023S30 Ultra 22W
8.8Score
2 advantages≈ US$540
Higher score
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Sculpfun S40 Max 48W
Sculpfun · 2025S40 Max 48W
8.7Score
6 advantages≈ US$1,150
8.3Power & cutting8.7
6.7Precision2.9
9.4Work area9.6
5.6Safety7.2
6.9Features & ease of use7.7

Why is S30 Ultra 22W better than S40 Max 48W?

  1. Positioning accuracy0.005 mm vs 0.1 mm20×
  2. Laser spot size0.1 mm vs 0.154 mm+54%

Why is S40 Max 48W better than S30 Ultra 22W?

  1. Laser output power22 W vs 48 W2.2×
  2. Work area (surface)3,510 cm² vs 6,640 cm²+89%
  3. Autofocus / auto heightNo · S30 Ultra 22W: Yes
  4. Flame / fire detectionNo · S30 Ultra 22W: Yes
  5. Work area width (X)590 mm vs 830 mm+41%
  6. Work area depth (Y)595 mm vs 800 mm+34%
Specifications

Side by side

Sculpfun S40 Max 48WSculpfun S40 Max 48W≈ US$1,1508.7
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Wavelength455 nm455 nm
Frame materialAluminium—
Laser power
Laser output power22 W48 W
Work area
Work area590 × 595 mm830 × 800 mm
Work area width (X)590 mm830 mm
Work area depth (Y)595 mm800 mm
Work area (surface)3,510 cm²6,640 cm²
Work-area extension kitYes—
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed—600 mm/s
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)—20 mm
Precision
Laser spot size0.1 mm0.154 mm
Positioning accuracy0.005 mm0.1 mm
Linear railsYes—
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionNoYes
Emergency stop buttonYesYes
Tilt / movement sensor—Yes
Built-in fume filter / purifier—Yes
Laser shield / filter coverYes—
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoYes
Touchscreen / control panel—Yes
Offline engraving (no computer)—Yes
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSB, Wi-Fi, BluetoothUSB, Wi-Fi
Wi-FiYesYes
USBYesYes
BluetoothYes—
Phone app control—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBLLightBurn, LaserGRBL
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
Size & power
Width—1,154 mm
Depth—1,113 mm
Height—240 mm
Weight—15.2 kg
Rated power consumption—350 W
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