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Aliencell X1 40W vs AtomStack A70 Max

What X1 40W does better (3) and where A70 Max wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Aliencell X1 40W
AliencellX1 40W
9.6Score
3 advantages≈ US$2,200
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AtomStack A70 Max
AtomStack · 2024A70 Max
9.1Score
5 advantages≈ US$1,650
9.0Power & cutting9.3
4.4Precision4.1
9.1Work area9.7
9.8Safety7.1
9.5Features & ease of use7.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

X1 40WA70 Max
903 × 2137871,056 × 2301,128
X1 40WA70 MaxDifference
Height213 mm230 mm−17 mm
Width903 mm1,056 mm−153 mm
Depth787 mm1,128 mm−341 mm
Weight35 kg19 kg+16 kg

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

Why is X1 40W better than A70 Max?

  1. Enclosed (fully covered)Yes · A70 Max: No
  2. Laser spot size0.1 mm vs 0.18 mm+80%
  3. Built-in cameraYes · A70 Max: No

Why is A70 Max better than X1 40W?

  1. Work area (surface)2,910 cm² vs 6,800 cm²2.3×
  2. Laser output power40 W vs 70 W+75%
  3. Weight35 kg vs 19 kg+84%
  4. Work area depth (Y)477 mm vs 800 mm+68%
  5. Work area width (X)610 mm vs 850 mm+39%
Specifications

Side by side

Aliencell X1 40WAliencell X1 40W≈ US$2,2009.6
AtomStack A70 MaxAtomStack A70 Max≈ US$1,6509.1
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sources—No
Wavelength—455 nm
Laser power
Laser output power40 W70 W
Work area
Work area610 × 477 mm850 × 800 mm
Work area width (X)610 mm850 mm
Work area depth (Y)477 mm800 mm
Work area (surface)2,910 cm²6,800 cm²
Speed & cutting
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)—25 mm
Precision
Laser spot size0.1 mm0.18 mm
Positioning accuracy—0.01 mm
Linear rails—Yes
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)YesNo
Laser safety classClass 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)—
Flame / fire detectionYesYes
Emergency stop button—Yes
Tilt / movement sensor—Yes
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in cameraYesNo
Autofocus / auto heightYesYes
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Touchscreen / control panelYesYes
Offline engraving (no computer)—Yes
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSB, Wi-Fi, EthernetWi-Fi
Wi-FiYesYes
USBYes—
Ethernet (LAN)Yes—
Compatible softwareLightBurnLightBurn, LaserGRBL, AtomStack Studio
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
File formatsSVG, DXF, JPG, PNG, BMP—
Size & power
Width903 mm1,056 mm
Depth787 mm1,128 mm
Height213 mm230 mm
Weight35 kg19 kg
Rated power consumption350 W—
Input voltage—100–240 V
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