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Aliencell X1 40W vs xTool S1 40W

What X1 40W does better (6) and where S1 40W wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Aliencell X1 40W
AliencellX1 40W
9.6Score
6 advantages≈ US$2,200
Higher score
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xTool S1 40W
xTool · 2023S1 40W
8.8Score
1 advantage≈ US$1,700
9.0Power & cutting9.0
4.4Precision5.4
9.1Work area7.3
9.8Safety8.8
9.5Features & ease of use4.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

X1 40WS1 40W
903 × 213787765 × 183561
X1 40WS1 40WDifference
Height213 mm183 mm+30 mm
Width903 mm765 mm+138 mm
Depth787 mm561 mm+226 mm
Weight35 kg20 kg+15 kg

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

Why is X1 40W better than S1 40W?

  1. Work area (surface)2,910 cm² vs 1,589 cm²+83%
  2. Air assistYes · S1 40W: No
  3. Built-in cameraYes · S1 40W: No
  4. Autofocus / auto heightYes · S1 40W: No
  5. Work area depth (Y)477 mm vs 319 mm+50%
  6. Work area width (X)610 mm vs 498 mm+22%

Why is S1 40W better than X1 40W?

  1. Weight35 kg vs 20 kg+75%
Specifications

Side by side

Aliencell X1 40WAliencell X1 40W≈ US$2,2009.6
xTool S1 40WxTool S1 40W≈ US$1,7008.8
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 W40 W
Work area
Work area610 × 477 mm498 × 319 mm
Work area width (X)610 mm498 mm
Work area depth (Y)477 mm319 mm
Work area (surface)2,910 cm²1,589 cm²
Max workpiece height—134 mm
Pass-through slot—Yes
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed—600 mm/s
Precision
Laser spot size0.1 mm0.1 mm
Positioning accuracy—0.01 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)YesYes
Laser safety classClass 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)Class 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)
Flame / fire detectionYesYes
Emergency stop button—Yes
Lid interlock—Yes
Features
Air assistYesNo
Built-in cameraYesNo
Autofocus / auto heightYesNo
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Touchscreen / control panelYes—
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSB, Wi-Fi, EthernetUSB, Wi-Fi
Wi-FiYesYes
USBYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)Yes—
Compatible softwareLightBurnLightBurn, xTool Creative Space
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
File formatsSVG, DXF, JPG, PNG, BMPSVG, DXF, JPG, PNG, BMP, TIF
Size & power
Width903 mm765 mm
Depth787 mm561 mm
Height213 mm183 mm
Weight35 kg20 kg
Rated power consumption350 W—
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