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- X1 40W vs Artisan
Aliencell X1 40W vs Snapmaker Artisan
What X1 40W does better (4) and where Artisan wins (0) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
X1 40WArtisan
| X1 40W | Artisan | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 213 mm | 634 mm | −421 mm |
| Width | 903 mm | 580 mm | +323 mm |
| Depth | 787 mm | 620 mm | +167 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is X1 40W better than Artisan?
- Work area (surface)2,910 cm² vs 1,600 cm²+82%
- Laser spot size0.1 mm vs 0.2 mm2×
- Work area width (X)610 mm vs 400 mm+52%
- Work area depth (Y)477 mm vs 400 mm+19%
Why is Artisan better than X1 40W?
Artisan has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| General | ||
| Laser sources | Blue diode (≈455 nm) | Blue diode (≈455 nm) |
| Motion system | Gantry (XY rails) | Gantry (XY rails) |
| Wavelength | — | 1,064 nm |
| Frame material | — | Aluminium |
| Laser power | ||
| Laser output power | 40 W | — |
| Work area | ||
| Work area | 610 × 477 mm | 400 × 400 mm |
| Work area width (X) | 610 mm | 400 mm |
| Work area depth (Y) | 477 mm | 400 mm |
| Work area (surface) | 2,910 cm² | 1,600 cm² |
| Z travel | — | 400 mm |
| Speed & cutting | ||
| Max engraving / travel speed | — | 200 mm/s |
| Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass) | — | 5 mm |
| Precision | ||
| Laser spot size | 0.1 mm | 0.2 mm |
| Positioning accuracy | — | 0.05 mm |
| Linear rails | — | Yes |
| Safety | ||
| Enclosed (fully covered) | Yes | Yes |
| Laser safety class | Class 1 (eye-safe, enclosed) | Class 1 (eye-safe, enclosed) |
| Flame / fire detection | Yes | — |
| Emergency stop button | — | Yes |
| Exhaust fan | — | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Air assist | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in camera | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus / auto height | Yes | Yes |
| Rotary attachment support | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen / control panel | Yes | Yes |
| Laser module option (CNC) | — | Yes |
| Connectivity & software | ||
| Connections | USB, Wi-Fi, Ethernet | USB, Wi-Fi |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (LAN) | Yes | — |
| Compatible software | LightBurn | Snapmaker Luban |
| LightBurn compatible | Yes | — |
| File formats | SVG, DXF, JPG, PNG, BMP | — |
| CNC milling | ||
| Max spindle speed | — | 18,000 rpm |
| Size & power | ||
| Width | 903 mm | 580 mm |
| Depth | 787 mm | 620 mm |
| Height | 213 mm | 634 mm |
| Weight | 35 kg | — |
| Rated power consumption | 350 W | — |
