Atomstack Kraft Lite 40W vs Atomstack Swift Laser Engraver
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Kraft Lite 40W and Swift Laser Engraver are not direct competitors: very different prices (~10.9×). Swift Laser Engraver costs less (~€215) and is the entry-level choice; Kraft Lite 40W offers more capability at a higher price (~€2335). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Kraft Lite 40W
Atomstack
F2 · Intermediate
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Swift Laser Engraver
Atomstack
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 2335 € | ~150–280 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Weight (kg) | 23.6 kg | 2.83 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 500 × 320 mm | 300 × 300 mm |
| Maximum speed | — | 400 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.06 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 320.0 mm | 300 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 20.0 W | — |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | — | 400 mm/s |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | — | 166.67 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | wood: 18mm, acrylic: 5mm, leather: 5mm, metal: 0.01mm, stone: 0.01mm | — |
| Min resolution (µm) | — | 60 µm |
| Autofocus | True | False |
| Rotary included/compatible | — | False |
| Passthrough | True | — |
| Supported software | — | LightBurn, Other |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Compatible with LightBurn, LaserGRBL, and any software that outputs G-code to a GRBL controller. The board uses open GRBL firmware, allowing for customizable engraving parameters without locking you into proprietary software. LightBurn requires a separate license (about €99). | The AtomStack Swift supports the most widely used laser control software, including LaserGRBL (free, Windows only) and LightBurn (paid, compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux). It connects via USB or Wi-Fi, providing excellent flexibility for sending g-code files directly to the machine. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Kraft Lite 40W 2335 € vs Swift Laser Engraver 215 € — Swift Laser Engraver wins (+986%)
- Work area: Kraft Lite 40W 500×320 mm vs Swift Laser Engraver 300×300 mm — Kraft Lite 40W wins (+78%)
Which one to choose
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