Sculpfun G9 vs Sculpfun S40 Max

Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)

In brief

G9 and S40 Max are two diode laser (405–460 nm) in a similar class. Choose G9 if price matters more; choose S40 Max if work area matters more.

Parameter
Sculpfun G9 G9 Sculpfun F2 · Intermediate
Sculpfun S40 Max S40 Max Sculpfun F3 · Advanced
Identity
Launch year 2024 2025
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F3 — Advanced
Price
Price (€) 899 € ~950–1200 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 23 × 19.5 × 32.1 cm 115.4 × 111.3 × 24 cm
Weight (kg) 6.4 kg 15.2 kg
Work area (mm) 105 × 105 mm 830 × 800 mm
Power (W) 108 W 350 W
Voltage (V) 12 V 24 V
Maximum speed 5000 mm/s 36000 mm/min
Declared precision 0.0001 mm 0.1 mm
Category specs
Work area (short side) (mm) 105 mm 800 mm
Rated power (W) 12 W 48 W
Source technology Diode Diode
Max travel speed (mm/s) 10000 mm/s 600 mm/s
Max processing speed (mm/s) 5000 mm/s 600 mm/s
Max cut depth per material 10 mm legno, 6 mm acrilico 20mm compensato, 6mm acrilico scuro
Wavelength (nm) 455 nm 455 nm
Min resolution (µm) 10 µm 100 µm
Autofocus True True
Rotary included/compatible False False
Passthrough False True
Supported software Proprietary, LightBurn LightBurn, Proprietary, Other
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No
Software notes 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). 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

  • Work area: G9 105×105 mm vs S40 Max 830×800 mm — S40 Max wins (+5923%)
  • Price: G9 899 € vs S40 Max 1075 € — G9 wins (+20%)

Which one to choose

Choose G9 if…

you value price.

See the G9 sheet →

Choose S40 Max if…

you value work area.

See the S40 Max sheet →

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