A20 Pro V2 Laser Engraver vs Sculpfun SF-A9 40W

Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)

In brief

A20 Pro V2 Laser Engraver and Sculpfun SF-A9 40W are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.8×). A20 Pro V2 Laser Engraver costs less (~€450) and is the entry-level choice; Sculpfun SF-A9 40W offers more capability at a higher price (~€1699). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.

Parameter
Identity
Launch year 2024 2024
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~300–600 € 1699 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 60.6 × 66.5 × 11 cm
Weight (kg) 6 kg 6.2 kg
Work area (mm) 400 × 365 mm 400 × 400 mm
Power (W) 120 W 240 W
Voltage (V) 24 V
Maximum speed 400 mm/s 36000 mm/min
Declared precision 0.02 mm 0.1 mm
Category specs
Short side area (mm) 365 mm 400 mm
Nominal laser power (W) 20 W 40 W
Laser source technology diode diode
Maximum travel speed (mm/s) 400 mm/s 600 mm/s
Maximum working speed (mm/s) 400 mm/s 600 mm/s
Cut depth per material 20 mm compensato, 6 mm acrilico
Laser wavelength (nm) 455 nm 450 nm
Minimum achievable resolution (µm) 100 µm
Autofocus system module False False
Rotary module included False False
Passthrough structural slot False False
Control software interface proprietary, lightburn, other proprietary, lightburn, other
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No
Software notes The software compatibility of the device is extensive and aligns with the industrial standards of the maker sector. It natively supports both LaserGRBL, a free and open-source option suitable for basic engraving operations, and LightBurn, the most popular paid professional platform for advanced management of layers, cutting parameters, and complex vector formats. Control can be managed directly via a wired USB connection from a computer or in offline mode, using memory cards to load processing files. The machine responds to standard G-code commands, allowing experienced users fine customization of acceleration and speed parameters through the configuration of the internal firmware, without constraints linked to proprietary and closed-source cloud ecosystems. Fully compatible with LightBurn and LaserGRBL via USB, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth. It also supports the proprietary Sculpfun application.

The differences that matter

  • Price: A20 Pro V2 Laser Engraver 450 € vs Sculpfun SF-A9 40W 1699 € — A20 Pro V2 Laser Engraver wins (+278%)
  • Work area: A20 Pro V2 Laser Engraver 400×365 mm vs Sculpfun SF-A9 40W 400×400 mm — Sculpfun SF-A9 40W wins (+10%)

Which one to choose

Choose A20 Pro V2 Laser Engraver if…

you value price.

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Choose Sculpfun SF-A9 40W if…

you value work area.

See the Sculpfun SF-A9 40W sheet →

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