Sculpfun S40 Max vs Sculpfun S9 Laser Engraver
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
S40 Max and S9 Laser Engraver are not direct competitors: very different prices (~4.2×). S9 Laser Engraver costs less (~€259) and is the entry-level choice; S40 Max offers more capability at a higher price (~€1075). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
S40 Max
Sculpfun
F3 · Advanced
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S9 Laser Engraver
Sculpfun
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2021 |
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~950–1200 € | 259 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 115.4 × 111.3 × 24 cm | 57 × 60 × 27 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 15.2 kg | 3 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 830 × 800 mm | 410 × 415 mm |
| Power (W) | 350 W | 30 W |
| Voltage (V) | 24 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 36000 mm/min | — |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | 0.01 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 800 mm | 410 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 48 W | 5.5 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 | Wood: 15mm, Acrylic: 10mm |
| 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. | Fully compatible with LightBurn and LaserGRBL (Windows only), operating via standard GRBL firmware without proprietary restrictions. |
The differences that matter
- Price: S40 Max 1075 € vs S9 Laser Engraver 259 € — S9 Laser Engraver wins (+315%)
- Work area: S40 Max 830×800 mm vs S9 Laser Engraver 410×415 mm — S40 Max wins (+290%)
Which one to choose
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