Sculpfun SF-A9 40W vs xTool F1
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
Sculpfun SF-A9 40W and xTool F1 are two diode laser (405–460 nm) in a similar class. Choose Sculpfun SF-A9 40W if work area matters more; choose xTool F1 if price matters more.
| Parameter |
Sculpfun SF-A9 40W
Sculpfun
F2 · Intermediate
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xTool 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 | ||
| Short side area (mm) | 400 mm | 115.0 mm |
| Nominal laser power (W) | 40 W | 10.0 W |
| Laser source technology | diode | diode |
| Maximum travel speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | — |
| Maximum working speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 4000.0 mm/s |
| Cut depth per material | 20 mm compensato, 6 mm acrilico | 8mm basswood, 6mm black acrylic |
| Laser wavelength (nm) | 450 nm | — |
| Minimum achievable resolution (µm) | 100 µm | 1.99 µm |
| Autofocus system module | False | — |
| Rotary module included | False | False |
| Passthrough structural slot | False | — |
| Control software interface | 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: Sculpfun SF-A9 40W 1699 € vs xTool F1 600 € — xTool F1 wins (+183%)
- Work area: Sculpfun SF-A9 40W 400×400 mm vs xTool F1 115×115 mm — Sculpfun SF-A9 40W wins (+1110%)
Which one to choose
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