Atomstack Kraft Lite 40W vs Sculpfun S40 Max
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
S40 Max leads on the available specs (starting with price); Kraft Lite 40W makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case.
| Parameter |
Kraft Lite 40W
Atomstack
F2 · Intermediate
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S40 Max
Sculpfun
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 2335 € | ~950–1200 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 115.4 × 111.3 × 24 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 23.6 kg | 15.2 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 500 × 320 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) | 320.0 mm | 800 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 20.0 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 | wood: 18mm, acrylic: 5mm, leather: 5mm, metal: 0.01mm, stone: 0.01mm | 20mm compensato, 6mm acrilico scuro |
| Wavelength (nm) | — | 455 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | — | 100 µm |
| Autofocus | True | True |
| Rotary included/compatible | — | False |
| Passthrough | True | True |
| Supported software | — | LightBurn, Proprietary, 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). | 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: Kraft Lite 40W 2335 € vs S40 Max 1075 € — S40 Max wins (+117%)
- Work area: Kraft Lite 40W 500×320 mm vs S40 Max 830×800 mm — S40 Max wins (+315%)
Which one to choose
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