Atomstack Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode vs Sculpfun S40 Max
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
S40 Max leads on the available specs (starting with price); Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case.
| Parameter |
Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode
Atomstack
F4 · Semi-professional
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S40 Max
Sculpfun
F3 · Advanced
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F4 — Semi-professional | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1800–2200 € | ~950–1200 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 115.4 × 111.3 × 24 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 31 kg | 15.2 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 800 × 800 mm | 830 × 800 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 350 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 24 V |
| Maximum speed | — | 36000 mm/min |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 800 mm | 800 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 90 W | 48 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | — | 600 mm/s |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | — | 600 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | 30mm (wood) | 20mm compensato, 6mm acrilico scuro |
| Wavelength (nm) | — | 455 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | — | 100 µm |
| Autofocus | True | True |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | — | True |
| Supported software | LightBurn, Other | LightBurn, Proprietary, Other |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The system is compatible with leading laser cutting and engraving software, such as LightBurn and LaserGRBL. The machine offers fully offline operation capabilities via its built-in touchscreen display, allowing users to manage jobs locally without the need for a permanently tethered computer during extensive runs. It supports standard G-code files and can be expanded with additional modules, such as the infrared laser for processing metals. | Fully compatible with LightBurn and LaserGRBL, offering WiFi, USB connectivity, and offline control via the integrated TS1 touchscreen or proprietary app. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Glacier 90W Water-Cooled Diode 2000 € vs S40 Max 1075 € — S40 Max wins (+86%)
Which one to choose
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