Sculpfun G9 vs Sculpfun SF-A9 40W

Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)

In brief

G9 and SF-A9 40W are two diode laser (405–460 nm) in a similar class. Choose G9 if price matters more; choose SF-A9 40W if work area matters more.

Parameter
Sculpfun G9 G9 Sculpfun F2 · Intermediate
Sculpfun SF-A9 40W SF-A9 40W Sculpfun F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year 2024 2024
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) 899 € 1699 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 23 × 19.5 × 32.1 cm 60.6 × 66.5 × 11 cm
Weight (kg) 6.4 kg 6.2 kg
Work area (mm) 105 × 105 mm 400 × 400 mm
Power (W) 108 W 240 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 400 mm
Rated power (W) 12 W 40 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 20 mm compensato, 6 mm acrilico
Wavelength (nm) 455 nm 450 nm
Min resolution (µm) 10 µm 100 µm
Autofocus True False
Rotary included/compatible False False
Passthrough False False
Supported software Proprietary, LightBurn Proprietary, 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 via USB, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth. It also supports the proprietary Sculpfun application.

The differences that matter

  • Work area: G9 105×105 mm vs SF-A9 40W 400×400 mm — SF-A9 40W wins (+1351%)
  • Price: G9 899 € vs SF-A9 40W 1699 € — G9 wins (+89%)

Which one to choose

Choose G9 if…

you value price.

See the G9 sheet →

Choose SF-A9 40W if…

you value work area.

See the SF-A9 40W sheet →

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