Atomstack Swift Laser Engraver vs Sculpfun SF-A9 40W
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Swift Laser Engraver and SF-A9 40W are not direct competitors: very different prices (~7.9×). Swift Laser Engraver costs less (~€215) and is the entry-level choice; SF-A9 40W offers more capability at a higher price (~€1699). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Swift Laser Engraver
Atomstack
F2 · Intermediate
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SF-A9 40W
Sculpfun
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~150–280 € | 1699 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 60.6 × 66.5 × 11 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 2.83 kg | 6.2 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 400 × 400 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 240 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 24 V |
| Maximum speed | 400 mm/s | 36000 mm/min |
| Declared precision | 0.06 mm | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 300 mm | 400 mm |
| Rated power (W) | — | 40 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | 400 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | 166.67 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | — | 20 mm compensato, 6 mm acrilico |
| Wavelength (nm) | — | 450 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | 60 µm | 100 µm |
| Autofocus | False | False |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | — | False |
| Supported software | LightBurn, Other | Proprietary, LightBurn, Other |
| 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. | Fully compatible with LightBurn and LaserGRBL via USB, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth. It also supports the proprietary Sculpfun application. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Swift Laser Engraver 215 € vs SF-A9 40W 1699 € — Swift Laser Engraver wins (+690%)
- Work area: Swift Laser Engraver 300×300 mm vs SF-A9 40W 400×400 mm — SF-A9 40W wins (+78%)
Which one to choose
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