AtomStack Kraft Lite 40W vs Sculpfun G9

Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)

In brief

AtomStack Kraft Lite 40W and Sculpfun G9 are two diode laser (405–460 nm) in a similar class. Choose AtomStack Kraft Lite 40W if work area matters more; choose Sculpfun G9 if price matters more.

Parameter
Sculpfun Sculpfun G9 Sculpfun G9 Sculpfun F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year 2025 2024
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) 2335 € 899 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 23 × 19.5 × 32.1 cm
Weight (kg) 23.6 kg 6.4 kg
Work area (mm) 500 × 320 mm 105 × 105 mm
Power (W) 108 W
Voltage (V) 12 V
Maximum speed 5000 mm/s
Declared precision 0.0001 mm
Category specs
Short side area (mm) 320.0 mm 105 mm
Nominal laser power (W) 20.0 W 12 W
Laser source technology diode diode
Maximum travel speed (mm/s) 10000 mm/s
Maximum working speed (mm/s) 5000 mm/s
Cut depth per material wood: 18mm, acrylic: 5mm, leather: 5mm, metal: 0.01mm, stone: 0.01mm 10 mm legno, 6 mm acrilico
Laser wavelength (nm) 455 nm
Minimum achievable resolution (µm) 10 µm
Autofocus system module True True
Rotary module included False
Passthrough structural slot True False
Control software interface proprietary, lightburn
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). Compatible with the free proprietary SGD Laser software (optimized for galvo systems and recommended for beginners) and LightBurn (requires a license and is partially supported for advanced features).

The differences that matter

  • Price: AtomStack Kraft Lite 40W 2335 € vs Sculpfun G9 899 € — Sculpfun G9 wins (+160%)
  • Work area: AtomStack Kraft Lite 40W 500×320 mm vs Sculpfun G9 105×105 mm — AtomStack Kraft Lite 40W wins (+1351%)

Which one to choose

Choose AtomStack Kraft Lite 40W if…

you value work area.

See the AtomStack Kraft Lite 40W sheet →

Choose Sculpfun G9 if…

you value price.

See the Sculpfun G9 sheet →

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