Sculpfun S40 Max vs Sculpfun SF-A9 40W
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
S40 Max leads on the available specs (starting with work area); SF-A9 40W makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case.
| Parameter |
S40 Max
Sculpfun
F3 · Advanced
|
SF-A9 40W
Sculpfun
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~950–1200 € | 1699 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 115.4 × 111.3 × 24 cm | 60.6 × 66.5 × 11 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 15.2 kg | 6.2 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 830 × 800 mm | 400 × 400 mm |
| Power (W) | 350 W | 240 W |
| Voltage (V) | 24 V | 24 V |
| Maximum speed | 36000 mm/min | 36000 mm/min |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 800 mm | 400 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 48 W | 40 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | 20mm compensato, 6mm acrilico scuro | 20 mm compensato, 6 mm acrilico |
| Wavelength (nm) | 455 nm | 450 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | 100 µm | 100 µm |
| Autofocus | True | False |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | True | False |
| Supported software | LightBurn, Proprietary, Other | Proprietary, 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 via USB, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth. It also supports the proprietary Sculpfun application. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: S40 Max 830×800 mm vs SF-A9 40W 400×400 mm — S40 Max wins (+315%)
- Price: S40 Max 1075 € vs SF-A9 40W 1699 € — S40 Max wins (+58%)
Which one to choose
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