Sculpfun S40 Max vs xTool M1 Ultra Craft Machine

Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)

In brief

S40 Max leads on the available specs (starting with work area); M1 Ultra Craft Machine makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case.

Parameter
Sculpfun S40 Max S40 Max Sculpfun F3 · Advanced
Identity
Launch year 2025 2024
Use tier F3 — Advanced F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~950–1200 € 1299 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 115.4 × 111.3 × 24 cm 62 × 49.8 × 17.8 cm
Weight (kg) 15.2 kg 12 kg
Work area (mm) 830 × 800 mm 385 × 300 mm
Power (W) 350 W 180 W
Voltage (V) 24 V
Maximum speed 36000 mm/min 400 mm/s
Declared precision 0.1 mm
Category specs
Work area (short side) (mm) 800 mm 300 mm
Rated power (W) 48 W 10 W
Source technology Diode Diode
Max travel speed (mm/s) 600 mm/s 400 mm/s
Max processing speed (mm/s) 600 mm/s 400 mm/s
Max cut depth per material 20mm compensato, 6mm acrilico scuro
Wavelength (nm) 455 nm 455 nm
Min resolution (µm) 100 µm
Autofocus True True
Rotary included/compatible False False
Passthrough True False
Supported software LightBurn, Proprietary, Other Proprietary
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. Control is managed exclusively via xTool Creative Space (XCS), the proprietary software compatible with major desktop and mobile operating systems. XCS handles the multi-tool ecosystem, allowing seamless switching from laser cutting setup to blade cutting or inkjet printing within the same project. The software supports standard vector and raster file formats and includes automatic path optimization tools. Due to the complex multi-tool architecture, the system does not offer native compatibility with industry-standard software like LightBurn, binding the user to the manufacturer's official interface, which receives regular updates.

The differences that matter

  • Work area: S40 Max 830×800 mm vs M1 Ultra Craft Machine 385×300 mm — S40 Max wins (+475%)
  • Price: S40 Max 1075 € vs M1 Ultra Craft Machine 1299 € — S40 Max wins (+21%)

Which one to choose

Choose S40 Max if…

you value work area and price.

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