Sculpfun SF-A9 40W vs xTool F1
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
SF-A9 40W and F1 are two diode laser (405–460 nm) in a similar class. Choose SF-A9 40W if work area matters more; choose F1 if price matters more.
| Parameter |
SF-A9 40W
Sculpfun
F2 · Intermediate
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F1
xTool
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 1699 € | ~550–650 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 60.6 × 66.5 × 11 cm | 17.9 × 23.5 × 33.4 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 6.2 kg | 4.6 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 400 × 400 mm | 115 × 115 mm |
| Power (W) | 240 W | 84 W |
| Voltage (V) | 24 V | 24 V |
| Maximum speed | 36000 mm/min | 4000 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | 0.00199 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Work area (short side) (mm) | 400 mm | 115.0 mm |
| Rated power (W) | 40 W | 10.0 W |
| Source technology | Diode | Diode |
| Max travel speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | — |
| Max processing speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 4000.0 mm/s |
| Max cut depth per material | 20 mm compensato, 6 mm acrilico | 8mm basswood, 6mm black acrylic |
| Wavelength (nm) | 450 nm | — |
| Min resolution (µm) | 100 µm | 1.99 µm |
| Autofocus | False | — |
| Rotary included/compatible | False | False |
| Passthrough | False | — |
| Supported software | Proprietary, LightBurn, Other | Proprietary |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Fully compatible with LightBurn and LaserGRBL via USB, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth. It also supports the proprietary Sculpfun application. | The xTool F1 Lite is compatible with xTool Studio (proprietary, free, Windows and macOS). The galvo system uses a proprietary protocol: LaserGRBL is not compatible as it requires GRBL firmware on a gantry controller. LightBurn introduced experimental galvo support in version 1.4+, but compatibility with the F1 Lite's specific controller is not officially certified by xTool, making the experience unguaranteed. In practice the user is tied to xTool Studio, which handles core functions but does not offer the flexibility of community profiles, macros, and advanced layers available in LightBurn for GRBL gantry lasers. |
The differences that matter
- Price: SF-A9 40W 1699 € vs F1 600 € — F1 wins (+183%)
- Work area: SF-A9 40W 400×400 mm vs F1 115×115 mm — SF-A9 40W wins (+1110%)
Which one to choose
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