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Aliencell X1 40W vs AtomStack X70 Max

What X1 40W does better (3) and where X70 Max wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Aliencell X1 40W
AliencellX1 40W
9.6Score
3 advantages≈ US$2,200
Higher score
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AtomStack X70 Max
AtomStack · 2025X70 Max
8.9Score
4 advantages≈ US$1,700
9.0Power & cutting9.6
4.4Precision3.7
9.1Work area9.7
9.8Safety6.4
9.5Features & ease of use8.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

X1 40WX70 Max
903 × 2137871,056 × 2301,168
X1 40WX70 MaxDifference
Height213 mm230 mm−17 mm
Width903 mm1,056 mm−153 mm
Depth787 mm1,168 mm−381 mm

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

Why is X1 40W better than X70 Max?

  1. Enclosed (fully covered)Yes · X70 Max: No
  2. Laser spot size0.1 mm vs 0.18 mm+80%
  3. Built-in cameraYes · X70 Max: No

Why is X70 Max better than X1 40W?

  1. Work area (surface)2,910 cm² vs 6,800 cm²2.3×
  2. Laser output power40 W vs 77 W+92%
  3. Work area depth (Y)477 mm vs 850 mm+78%
  4. Work area width (X)610 mm vs 800 mm+31%
Specifications

Side by side

Aliencell X1 40WAliencell X1 40W≈ US$2,2009.6
AtomStack X70 MaxAtomStack X70 Max≈ US$1,7008.9
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sources—No
Laser power
Laser output power40 W77 W
Work area
Work area610 × 477 mm800 × 850 mm
Work area width (X)610 mm800 mm
Work area depth (Y)477 mm850 mm
Work area (surface)2,910 cm²6,800 cm²
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed—400 mm/s
Max cutting depth – acrylic—25 mm
Precision
Laser spot size0.1 mm0.18 mm
Positioning accuracy—0.01 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)YesNo
Laser safety classClass 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)—
Flame / fire detectionYesYes
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in cameraYesNo
Autofocus / auto heightYesYes
Rotary attachment supportYes—
Touchscreen / control panelYesYes
Offline engraving (no computer)—Yes
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSB, Wi-Fi, EthernetUSB
Wi-FiYesYes
USBYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)Yes—
Compatible softwareLightBurnLightBurn, LaserGRBL, AtomStack Studio
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
File formatsSVG, DXF, JPG, PNG, BMP—
Size & power
Width903 mm1,056 mm
Depth787 mm1,168 mm
Height213 mm230 mm
Weight35 kg—
Rated power consumption350 W360 W
Input voltage—100–240 V
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