S9 Laser Engraver vs M1 Ultra Craft Machine
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
S9 Laser Engraver and M1 Ultra Craft Machine are not direct competitors: very different prices (~5×). S9 Laser Engraver costs less (~€259) and is the entry-level choice; M1 Ultra Craft Machine offers more capability at a higher price (~€1299). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
S9 Laser Engraver
Sculpfun
F2 · Intermediate
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M1 Ultra Craft Machine
xTool
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2021 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 259 € | 1299 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 57 × 60 × 27 cm | 62 × 49.8 × 17.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 3 kg | 12 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 410 × 415 mm | 385 × 300 mm |
| Power (W) | 30 W | 180 W |
| Maximum speed | — | 400 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.01 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 410 mm | 300 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 5.5 W | 10 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 | — |
| Wavelength (nm) | 450 nm | 455 nm |
| Min resolution (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. | 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
- Price: S9 Laser Engraver 259 € vs M1 Ultra Craft Machine 1299 € — S9 Laser Engraver wins (+402%)
- Work area: S9 Laser Engraver 410×415 mm vs M1 Ultra Craft Machine 385×300 mm — S9 Laser Engraver wins (+47%)
Which one to choose
Choose M1 Ultra Craft Machine if…
it shows no measurable advantage over S9 Laser Engraver on the available specs: consider it on price or availability.
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