Sculpfun S9 Pro Laser Engraver vs xTool D1 Pro 20W
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
S9 Pro Laser Engraver leads on the available specs (starting with price); D1 Pro 20W makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case.
| Parameter |
S9 Pro Laser Engraver
Sculpfun
F2 · Intermediate
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D1 Pro 20W
xTool
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2022 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 499 € | ~800–1000 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 60 × 59 × 15 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 3 kg | 5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 400 × 410 mm | 430 × 390 mm |
| Power (W) | 10 W | 120 W |
| Voltage (V) | 240 V | — |
| Maximum speed | — | 400 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.01 mm | 0.01 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 400 mm | 390 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 10 W | 20 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | — | 400 mm/s |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | — | 400 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | 15mm wood, 10mm acrylic | 10mm wood, 8mm acrylic |
| Wavelength (nm) | 450 nm | 455 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | 10 µm | 80 µm |
| Autofocus | False | False |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | — | True |
| Supported software | LightBurn, Other | Proprietary, LightBurn |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Compatible with major engraving software like LightBurn and LaserGRBL. It connects via USB and supports files in NC, BMP, JPG, PNG, and DXF formats. | Machine control is flexible thanks to multi-platform support. The manufacturer provides the proprietary xTool Creative Space (XCS) software, which is free and intuitive, suitable for beginners and available for Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, operating completely offline via USB connection or TF card. For advanced users requiring professional nesting, layer management, and path optimization features, the engraver guarantees full compatibility with LightBurn. The optimized firmware architecture allows for a smooth transition between both applications, supporting the import of standard vector and raster formats such as SVG, DXF, BMP, and JPG, without any dependence on external cloud services for daily operation. |
The differences that matter
- Price: S9 Pro Laser Engraver 499 € vs D1 Pro 20W 900 € — S9 Pro Laser Engraver wins (+80%)
Which one to choose
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