Sculpfun S40 Max vs Sculpfun S9 Pro Laser Engraver

Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)

In brief

S40 Max and S9 Pro Laser Engraver are two diode laser (405–460 nm) in a similar class. Choose S40 Max if work area matters more; choose S9 Pro Laser Engraver if price matters more.

Parameter
Sculpfun S40 Max S40 Max Sculpfun F3 · Advanced
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 True False
Rotary included/compatible False False
Passthrough True
Supported software LightBurn, Proprietary, Other LightBurn, Other
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

  • Price: S40 Max 1075 € vs S9 Pro Laser Engraver 499 € — S9 Pro Laser Engraver wins (+115%)
  • Work area: S40 Max 830×800 mm vs S9 Pro Laser Engraver 400×410 mm — S40 Max wins (+305%)

Which one to choose

Choose S40 Max if…

you value work area.

See the S40 Max sheet →

Choose S9 Pro Laser Engraver if…

you value price.

See the S9 Pro Laser Engraver sheet →

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