Sculpfun S40 Max vs Sculpfun S9 Pro
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Sculpfun S40 Max and S9 Pro Laser Engraver are not the same machine in two sizes: 48 W optical output against 10 W, and a bed that goes from 400 × 410 mm to 830 × 800 mm. The choice is between a desktop laser for fine engraving and a workshop laser for large panels.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~950–1200 € | 499 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 115.4 × 111.3 × 24 cm | — |
| Weight (kg) | 15.2 kg | 3 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 830 × 800 mm | 400 × 410 mm |
| Power (W) | 350 W | 10 W |
| Voltage (V) | 24 V | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 36000 mm/min | — |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | 0.01 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 800 mm | 400 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 48 W | 10 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | — |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | — |
| Max cut depth per material | 20mm compensato, 6mm acrilico scuro | 15mm wood, 10mm acrylic |
| Wavelength (nm) | 455 nm | 450 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | 100 µm | 10 µm |
| Autofocus | Yes | No |
| Rotary included/compatible | No | No |
| Passthrough | Yes | — |
| Supported software | LightBurn, Proprietary, Other | LightBurn, Other |
| Frame | Open, optional enclosure | — |
| Air assist | Included | — |
| Fume extraction | Optional filter | — |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Fully compatible with LightBurn and LaserGRBL, offering WiFi, USB connectivity, and offline control via the integrated TS1 touchscreen or proprietary app. | Compatible with major engraving software like LightBurn and LaserGRBL. It connects via USB and supports files in NC, BMP, JPG, PNG, and DXF formats. |
The differences that matter
- 48 W against 10 W optical → two categories of machine: panels and thick cuts on one side, desktop engraving on the other.
- Bed 830 × 800 mm against 400 × 410 mm → a 60 cm panel is worked whole only on the S40 Max.
- Minimum resolution 100 µm against 10 µm → detail engraving is finer on the S9 Pro.
- Price about 1075 € against 499 € → about 575 euros more for size and power.
Which one to choose
Choose S40 Max if…
Whole panels and deeper cuts: the manufacturer states up to 20 mm in plywood and 6 mm in dark acrylic (limits, not everyday work). It has autofocus, passthrough and a TS1 touchscreen for working without a PC. The trade-off: less fine detail engraving, and a footprint of over a metre on each side that calls for a dedicated bench.
Choose S9 Pro if…
Detail engraving and small jobs on any table: it weighs 3 kg and the manufacturer states cuts up to 15 mm in wood and 10 mm in acrylic. The trade-off: no autofocus, and a bed where a large panel will not fit.
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