Sculpfun S9 Laser Engraver vs xTool M1 5W Laser & Blade Cutter
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
S9 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 Laser Engraver
Sculpfun
F2 · Intermediate
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M1 5W Laser & Blade Cutter
xTool
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2021 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 259 € | ~600–800 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 57 × 60 × 27 cm | 55.7 × 45.3 × 23 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 3 kg | 10 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 410 × 415 mm | 385 × 300 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | — | 22 mm |
| Power (W) | 30 W | 150 W |
| Maximum speed | — | 250 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.01 mm | 0.01 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 410 mm | 300 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 5.5 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 | Wood: 15mm, Acrylic: 10mm | 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 | Fully compatible with LightBurn and LaserGRBL (Windows only), operating via standard GRBL firmware without proprietary restrictions. | 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 Laser Engraver 259 € vs M1 5W Laser & Blade Cutter 700 € — S9 Laser Engraver wins (+170%)
- Work area: S9 Laser Engraver 410×415 mm vs M1 5W Laser & Blade Cutter 385×300 mm — S9 Laser Engraver wins (+47%)
Which one to choose
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