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AtomStack X40 Max vs Wainlux Z3

What X40 Max does better (4) and where Z3 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

AtomStack X40 Max
AtomStack · 2025X40 Max
7.4Score
4 advantages≈ US$850
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Wainlux Z3
Wainlux · 2023Z3
4.0Score
0 advantages≈ US$720
5.0Precision3.6
9.1Work area2.1
5.6Safety3.2
5.2Features & ease of use3.1

Why is X40 Max better than Z3?

  1. Work area (surface)3,200 cm² vs 64 cm²50×
  2. Air assistYes · Z3: No
  3. Work area width (X)800 mm vs 80 mm10×
  4. Work area depth (Y)400 mm vs 80 mm5×

Why is Z3 better than X40 Max?

Z3 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

AtomStack X40 MaxAtomStack X40 Max≈ US$8507.4
Wainlux Z3Wainlux Z3≈ US$7204.0
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Wavelength—455 nm
Laser power
Laser output power—4.5 W
Work area
Work area800 × 400 mm80 × 80 mm
Work area width (X)800 mm80 mm
Work area depth (Y)400 mm80 mm
Work area (surface)3,200 cm²64 cm²
Work-area extension kit—Yes
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed—600 mm/s
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)25 mm—
Precision
Laser spot size0.1 mm—
Positioning accuracy—0.05 mm
Linear railsYes—
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Emergency stop buttonYes—
Features
Air assistYesNo
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment support—Yes
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsSD / USB driveSD / USB drive
SD / TF cardYesYes
Phone app controlYes—
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBL—
LightBurn compatibleYes—
Size & power
Width—220 mm
Depth—130 mm
Height—220 mm
Weight—2.4 kg
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