Sculpfun S9 Pro Laser Engraver vs xTool M1 5W Laser & Blade Cutter
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
S9 Pro Laser Engraver leads on the available specs (starting with price); M1 5W Laser & Blade Cutter 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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M1 5W Laser & Blade Cutter
xTool
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2022 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 499 € | ~600–800 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 55.7 × 45.3 × 23 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 3 kg | 10 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 400 × 410 mm | 385 × 300 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | — | 22 mm |
| Power (W) | 10 W | 150 W |
| Voltage (V) | 240 V | — |
| Maximum speed | — | 250 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.01 mm | 0.01 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 400 mm | 300 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 10 W | 5 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | — | 250 mm/s |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | — | 250 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | 15mm wood, 10mm acrylic | 4 mm basswood |
| Wavelength (nm) | 450 nm | 455 nm |
| Min resolution (µm) | 10 µm | 10 µm |
| Autofocus | False | True |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | — | False |
| Supported software | LightBurn, Other | Proprietary |
| 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. | Device control relies exclusively on the proprietary xTool Creative Space (XCS) software. This application manages both laser engraving and cutting operations, alongside path planning for the integrated blade cutter. The software incorporates visual alignment features assisted by the internal high-resolution camera, facilitating precise design placement on materials. There is no native support for universal third-party applications like LightBurn, restricting users to the manufacturer's ecosystem. The application is compatible with Windows, macOS, and mobile platforms, requiring an initial connection for updates but supporting offline operation. |
The differences that matter
- Price: S9 Pro Laser Engraver 499 € vs M1 5W Laser & Blade Cutter 700 € — S9 Pro Laser Engraver wins (+40%)
- Work area: S9 Pro Laser Engraver 400×410 mm vs M1 5W Laser & Blade Cutter 385×300 mm — S9 Pro Laser Engraver wins (+42%)
Which one to choose
Choose S9 Pro Laser Engraver if…
you value price and work area.
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