Atomstack P1 vs. Sculpfun iCube Ultra
Both lasers compared directly. The better value is marked in green, where this can be said objectively.
The key differences
- The Sculpfun iCube Ultra has the more powerful main source (12 W optical).
- The Sculpfun iCube Ultra has the larger work area (150 × 150 mm).
- Both are in the same price class, but in the manufacturer's shop the Atomstack P1 is around €80 cheaper (as of 8 Oct 2026).
| Atomstack P1 | Sculpfun iCube Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | under €500 | under €500 |
| Price in the manufacturer's shop | €189 (was €259), EU plug, machine only (As of 26 Oct 2026) | €269, 12 W diode (As of 26 Oct 2026) |
| Laser type | Diode laser | Diode laser |
| Laser source | Diode 5 W optical; P1 Dual additionally 1.2 W infrared 1064 nm | Diode 455 nm, 12 W optical; optional 1.2 W infrared 1064 nm (dual version, switchable) |
| Power (optical, main source) | 5 W | 12 W |
| Work area | 110 × 110 mm | 150 × 150 mm |
| Dimensions | 265 × 303 × 185 mm | 335 × 357 × 289 mm |
| Weight | 3 kg | 5.95 kg |
| Construction type | Gantry | Gantry |
| Enclosure | enclosed | enclosed |
| Laser class | Class 1 | Class 1 |
| Speed (max.) | 10,000 mm/min | 10,000 mm/min |
| Cutting according to the manufacturer | 3 mm plywood in one pass (wood max. 7 mm, leather max. 3 mm) | up to 10 mm plywood in one pass (12 W diode) |
| Air Assist | no | optional |
| Camera | no | no, HD camera optional |
| Fume extraction | Air purifier D5 Mini or D3 optional | integrated smoke filtration for engraving, air purifier SP1 optional for cuts |
| Rotary attachment | optional (R6, R8, R8 Pro) | optional (rotary roller) |
| Software | AtomStack Studio, LightBurn | Sculpfun App, LightBurn, LaserGRBL |
| Connectivity | USB | USB, Bluetooth |
| Materials (according to the manufacturer) | Wood, Leather, Acrylic, Paper, Metal (marking, with IR), Stone | Wood, Paper, Fabric, Leather, Cardboard, Bamboo, MDF, Stone, Ceramic, Marble, Felt, dark acrylic, dark glass, Cork, Stainless steel (marking), painted metal, Gold, silver, titanium, brass, aluminium (with IR) |
Who is which one suitable for?
Atomstack P1
For occasional users who want to make small engravings such as key rings at their desk.
- Very compact (3 kg) and enclosed with class 1
- Low entry price
Sculpfun iCube Ultra
For beginners with little space who want to engrave small parts and occasionally mark metal.
- Enclosed with class 1 and door interlock
- Autofocus and integrated smoke filtration
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