Sculpfun G9 vs Sculpfun S9 Laser Engraver
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
G9 and S9 Laser Engraver are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.5×). S9 Laser Engraver costs less (~€259) and is the entry-level choice; G9 offers more capability at a higher price (~€899). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
G9
Sculpfun
F2 · Intermediate
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S9 Laser Engraver
Sculpfun
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2021 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 899 € | 259 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 23 × 19.5 × 32.1 cm | 57 × 60 × 27 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 6.4 kg | 3 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 105 × 105 mm | 410 × 415 mm |
| Power (W) | 108 W | 30 W |
| Voltage (V) | 12 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 5000 mm/s | — |
| Declared precision | 0.0001 mm | 0.01 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 105 mm | 410 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 12 W | 5.5 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | 10000 mm/s | — |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | 5000 mm/s | — |
| Max cut depth per material | 10 mm legno, 6 mm acrilico | Wood: 15mm, Acrylic: 10mm |
| Wavelength (nm) | 455 nm | 450 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | 10 µm | 10 µm |
| Autofocus | True | False |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | False | — |
| Supported software | Proprietary, LightBurn | LightBurn, 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 (Windows only), operating via standard GRBL firmware without proprietary restrictions. |
The differences that matter
- Price: G9 899 € vs S9 Laser Engraver 259 € — S9 Laser Engraver wins (+247%)
- Work area: G9 105×105 mm vs S9 Laser Engraver 410×415 mm — S9 Laser Engraver wins (+1443%)
Which one to choose
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