Sculpfun S9 Laser Engraver vs xTool D1 Pro 20W
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
S9 Laser Engraver and D1 Pro 20W are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.5×). S9 Laser Engraver costs less (~€259) and is the entry-level choice; D1 Pro 20W offers more capability at a higher price (~€900). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
S9 Laser Engraver
Sculpfun
F2 · Intermediate
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D1 Pro 20W
xTool
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2021 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 259 € | ~800–1000 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 57 × 60 × 27 cm | 60 × 59 × 15 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 3 kg | 5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 410 × 415 mm | 430 × 390 mm |
| Power (W) | 30 W | 120 W |
| Maximum speed | — | 400 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.01 mm | 0.01 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 410 mm | 390 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 5.5 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 | Wood: 15mm, Acrylic: 10mm | 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 | Fully compatible with LightBurn and LaserGRBL (Windows only), operating via standard GRBL firmware without proprietary restrictions. | 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 Laser Engraver 259 € vs D1 Pro 20W 900 € — S9 Laser Engraver wins (+247%)
Which one to choose
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