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Aliencell X1 40W vs xTool F1

What X1 40W does better (6) and where F1 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Aliencell X1 40W
AliencellX1 40W
9.6Score
6 advantages≈ US$2,200
Higher score
vs
xTool F1
xTool · 2023F1
7.7Score
2 advantages≈ US$1,200
9.0Power & cutting4.7
4.4Precision6.2
9.1Work area3.7
9.8Safety8.7
9.5Features & ease of use6.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

X1 40WF1
903 × 213787179 × 334235
X1 40WF1Difference
Height213 mm334 mm−121 mm
Width903 mm179 mm+724 mm
Depth787 mm235 mm+552 mm
Weight35 kg4.6 kg+30.4 kg

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

Why is X1 40W better than F1?

  1. Work area (surface)2,910 cm² vs 132 cm²22×
  2. Air assistYes · F1: No
  3. Autofocus / auto heightYes · F1: No
  4. Work area width (X)610 mm vs 115 mm5.3×
  5. Work area depth (Y)477 mm vs 115 mm4.1×
  6. Flame / fire detectionYes · F1: No

Why is F1 better than X1 40W?

  1. Laser spot size0.1 mm vs 0.08 mm+25%
  2. Weight35 kg vs 4.6 kg7.6×
Specifications

Side by side

Aliencell X1 40WAliencell X1 40W≈ US$2,2009.6
xTool F1xTool F1≈ US$1,2007.7
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm), Infrared diode (1064 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Galvo (scanning mirrors)
Two laser sources—Yes
Wavelength—455 nm
Laser power
Laser output power40 W—
Second laser output power—10 W
Work area
Work area610 × 477 mm115 × 115 mm
Work area width (X)610 mm115 mm
Work area depth (Y)477 mm115 mm
Work area (surface)2,910 cm²132 cm²
Max workpiece height—113 mm
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed—4,000 mm/s
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)—6 mm
Precision
Laser spot size0.1 mm0.08 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)YesYes
Laser safety classClass 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)—
Flame / fire detectionYesNo
Emergency stop button—Yes
Features
Air assistYesNo
Built-in cameraYesYes
Autofocus / auto heightYesNo
Rotary attachment supportYes—
Touchscreen / control panelYes—
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSB, Wi-Fi, EthernetUSB, Wi-Fi
Wi-FiYesYes
USBYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)Yes—
Compatible softwareLightBurnLightBurn
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
File formatsSVG, DXF, JPG, PNG, BMPSVG, DXF, PNG, JPG, BMP
Size & power
Width903 mm179 mm
Depth787 mm235 mm
Height213 mm334 mm
Weight35 kg4.6 kg
Rated power consumption350 W—
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