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Aliencell X1 40W vs AtomStack Kraft 20W

What X1 40W does better (1) and where Kraft 20W wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Aliencell X1 40W
AliencellX1 40W
9.5Score
1 advantage≈ US$1,950
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AtomStack Kraft 20W
AtomStack · 2024Kraft 20W
9.2Score
0 advantages≈ US$1,400
9.0Power & cutting6.6
9.4Features & ease of use9.6

Why is X1 40W better than Kraft 20W?

  1. Laser output power40 W vs 20 W2×

Why is Kraft 20W better than X1 40W?

Kraft 20W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Aliencell X1 40WAliencell X1 40W≈ US$1,9509.5
AtomStack Kraft 20WAtomStack Kraft 20W≈ US$1,4009.2
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm), Infrared diode (1064 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sources—Yes
Laser power
Laser output power40 W20 W
Second laser output power—1.2 W
Work area
Work area610 × 477 mm—
Work area width (X)610 mm—
Work area depth (Y)477 mm—
Work area (surface)2,910 cm²—
Conveyor / roll feeder support—Yes
Precision
Laser spot size0.1 mm—
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)Yes—
Laser safety classClass 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)—
Flame / fire detectionYesYes
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in cameraYesYes
Autofocus / auto heightYes—
Rotary attachment supportYes—
Touchscreen / control panelYes—
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSB, Wi-Fi, Ethernet—
Wi-FiYes—
USBYes—
Ethernet (LAN)Yes—
Compatible softwareLightBurn—
LightBurn compatibleYes—
File formatsSVG, DXF, JPG, PNG, BMP—
Size & power
Width903 mm—
Depth787 mm—
Height213 mm—
Weight35 kg—
Rated power consumption350 W—
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