Atomstack Swift Laser Engraver vs Sculpfun G9
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Swift Laser Engraver and G9 are not direct competitors: very different prices (~4.2×). Swift Laser Engraver costs less (~€215) and is the entry-level choice; G9 offers more capability at a higher price (~€899). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Swift Laser Engraver
Atomstack
F2 · Intermediate
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G9
Sculpfun
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~150–280 € | 899 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 23 × 19.5 × 32.1 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 2.83 kg | 6.4 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 105 × 105 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 108 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 12 V |
| Maximum speed | 400 mm/s | 5000 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.06 mm | 0.0001 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 300 mm | 105 mm |
| Rated power (W) | — | 12 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | 400 mm/s | 10000 mm/s |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | 166.67 mm/s | 5000 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | — | 10 mm legno, 6 mm acrilico |
| Wavelength (nm) | — | 455 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | 60 µm | 10 µm |
| Autofocus | False | True |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | — | False |
| Supported software | LightBurn, Other | Proprietary, LightBurn |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | 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. | 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: Swift Laser Engraver 215 € vs G9 899 € — Swift Laser Engraver wins (+318%)
- Work area: Swift Laser Engraver 300×300 mm vs G9 105×105 mm — Swift Laser Engraver wins (+716%)
Which one to choose
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