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Algolaser Delta 22W vs Sculpfun SF-A9 20W

What Delta 22W does better (6) and where SF-A9 20W wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Algolaser Delta 22W
Algolaser · 2023Delta 22W
7.6Score
6 advantages≈ US$560
vs
Sculpfun SF-A9 20W
Sculpfun · 2023SF-A9 20W
8.4Score
5 advantages≈ US$500
Higher score
7.1Power & cutting8.1
6.9Speed8.0
2.8Precision5.0
8.8Work area7.7
4.9Safety7.1
9.4Features & ease of use7.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

Delta 22WSF-A9 20W
650 × 240730606 × 110665
Delta 22WSF-A9 20WDifference
Height240 mm110 mm+130 mm
Width650 mm606 mm+44 mm
Depth730 mm665 mm+65 mm
Weight7 kg6.2 kg+0.8 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Delta 22W better than SF-A9 20W?

  1. Built-in cameraYes · SF-A9 20W: No
  2. Autofocus / auto heightYes · SF-A9 20W: No
  3. Work area (surface)1,764 cm² vs 1,600 cm²+10%
  4. Laser output power22 W vs 20 W+10%
  5. Work area width (X)425 mm vs 400 mm+6%
  6. Work area depth (Y)415 mm vs 400 mm+4%

Why is SF-A9 20W better than Delta 22W?

  1. Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)10 mm vs 20 mm2×
  2. Laser spot size0.16 mm vs 0.1 mm+60%
  3. Max engraving / travel speed500 mm/s vs 600 mm/s+20%
  4. Flame / fire detectionNo · Delta 22W: Yes
  5. Weight7 kg vs 6.2 kg+13%
Specifications

Side by side

Algolaser Delta 22WAlgolaser Delta 22W≈ US$5607.6
Sculpfun SF-A9 20WSculpfun SF-A9 20W≈ US$5008.4
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Wavelength450 nm450 nm
Laser power
Laser output power22 W20 W
Work area
Work area425 × 415 mm400 × 400 mm
Work area width (X)425 mm400 mm
Work area depth (Y)415 mm400 mm
Work area (surface)1,764 cm²1,600 cm²
Work-area extension kitYes—
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed500 mm/s600 mm/s
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)10 mm20 mm
Precision
Laser spot size0.16 mm0.1 mm
Linear rails—Yes
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionNoYes
Emergency stop button—Yes
Tilt / movement sensor—Yes
Built-in fume filter / purifierYes—
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in cameraYesNo
Autofocus / auto heightYesNo
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Touchscreen / control panelYes—
Offline engraving (no computer)Yes—
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsSD / USB driveUSB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Wi-FiYesYes
USBYesYes
Bluetooth—Yes
SD / TF cardYes—
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBLLightBurn, LaserGRBL
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
Size & power
Width650 mm606 mm
Depth730 mm665 mm
Height240 mm110 mm
Weight7 kg6.2 kg
Rated power consumption144 W—
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