Aufero Laser 1 vs SF-A9 40W

Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)

In brief

Aufero Laser 1 and SF-A9 40W are not direct competitors: very different prices (~11.3×). Aufero Laser 1 costs less (~€150) 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
Sculpfun SF-A9 40W SF-A9 40W Sculpfun F2 · Intermediate
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Identity
Launch year 2021 2024
Use tier F1 — Entry F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~110–190 € 1699 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 31.5 × 42.2 × 12.4 cm 60.6 × 66.5 × 11 cm
Weight (kg) 6.2 kg
Work area (mm) 180 × 180 mm 400 × 400 mm
Power (W) 48 W 240 W
Voltage (V) 24 V 24 V
Maximum speed 5000 mm/min 36000 mm/min
Declared precision 0.1 mm
Category specs
Work area (short side) (mm) 180 mm 400 mm
Rated power (W) 5 W 40 W
Source technology Diode Diode
Max travel speed (mm/s) 83.33 mm/s 600 mm/s
Max processing speed (mm/s) 83.33 mm/s 600 mm/s
Max cut depth per material 20 mm compensato, 6 mm acrilico
Wavelength (nm) 450 nm 450 nm
Min resolution (µm) 100 µm
Autofocus False False
Rotary included/compatible False False
Passthrough True False
Supported software LightBurn, Other Proprietary, LightBurn, Other
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No
Software notes Fully compatible with LightBurn and LaserGRBL, it supports major operating systems via a direct USB connection. Fully compatible with LightBurn and LaserGRBL via USB, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth. It also supports the proprietary Sculpfun application.

MakerSpecs Awards

Aufero Laser 1

Best price Entry

The lowest list price among entry-level Diode laser (405–460 nm) machines: €150. The second cheapest starts at €169. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)

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SF-A9 40W

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The differences that matter

  • Price: Aufero Laser 1 150 € vs SF-A9 40W 1699 € — Aufero Laser 1 wins (+1033%)
  • Work area: Aufero Laser 1 180×180 mm vs SF-A9 40W 400×400 mm — SF-A9 40W wins (+394%)

Which one to choose

Choose Aufero Laser 1 if…

you value price. It is the cheapest in its class.

See the Aufero Laser 1 sheet →

Choose SF-A9 40W if…

you value work area.

See the SF-A9 40W sheet →

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