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Sculpfun V12 12W vs Sculpfun V5
What V12 12W does better (4) and where V5 wins (0) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
V12 12WV5
| V12 12W | V5 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 638 mm | 638 mm | = |
| Width | 387 mm | 387 mm | = |
| Depth | 592 mm | 592 mm | = |
| Weight | 26.7 kg | 26.7 kg | = |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is V12 12W better than V5?
- Laser output power12 W vs 5 W2.4×
- Work area (surface)400 cm² vs 225 cm²+78%
- Work area width (X)200 mm vs 150 mm+33%
- Work area depth (Y)200 mm vs 150 mm+33%
Why is V5 better than V12 12W?
V5 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| General | ||
| Laser sources | UV (355 nm) | UV (355 nm) |
| Motion system | Galvo (scanning mirrors) | Galvo (scanning mirrors) |
| Two laser sources | No | No |
| Wavelength | 355 nm | 355 nm |
| Laser power | ||
| Laser output power | 12 W | 5 W |
| Work area | ||
| Work area | 200 × 200 mm | 150 × 150 mm |
| Work area width (X) | 200 mm | 150 mm |
| Work area depth (Y) | 200 mm | 150 mm |
| Work area (surface) | 400 cm² | 225 cm² |
| Work-area extension kit | Yes | Yes |
| Speed & cutting | ||
| Max engraving / travel speed | 10,000 mm/s | 10,000 mm/s |
| Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass) | 5 mm | — |
| Max cutting depth – acrylic | 3 mm | — |
| Precision | ||
| Positioning accuracy | 0.001 mm | 0.001 mm |
| Safety | ||
| Enclosed (fully covered) | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Built-in camera | No | No |
| Autofocus / auto height | No | No |
| Rotary attachment support | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity & software | ||
| Connections | USB, Wi-Fi | USB, Wi-Fi |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Phone app control | Yes | Yes |
| Compatible software | LightBurn | LightBurn |
| LightBurn compatible | Yes | Yes |
| File formats | SVG, DXF, JPG, PNG, BMP | — |
| Size & power | ||
| Width | 387 mm | 387 mm |
| Depth | 592 mm | 592 mm |
| Height | 638 mm | 638 mm |
| Weight | 26.7 kg | 26.7 kg |
