21 Oct 2026Laser & CNC machines 406Brands 30Comparisons 1,266
PROCESSINGTALKlaser cutters, engravers & CNC routers
TrendingASCARVA 3S ▲K2 Pro 55W ▲GPro Vision Split MOPA 60W ▲Master 50WS2 Pro 36WPM 60WPRONAX ForgeHydra 9 Gen2 38WSwift
  1. Processing Talk
  2. Compare
  3. X70 Max vs Artisan

AtomStack X70 Max vs Snapmaker Artisan

What X70 Max does better (6) and where Artisan wins (2) — every spec side by side.

AtomStack X70 Max
AtomStack · 2025X70 Max
8.9Score
6 advantages≈ US$1,700
Higher score
vs
Snapmaker Artisan
Snapmaker · 2022Artisan
4.5Score
2 advantages≈ US$1,850
9.6Power & cutting3.3
6.1Speed5.9
3.7Precision5.9
9.7Work area5.9
6.4Safety3.3
8.4Features & ease of use3.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

X70 MaxArtisan
1,056 × 2301,168580 × 634620
X70 MaxArtisanDifference
Height230 mm634 mm−404 mm
Width1,056 mm580 mm+476 mm
Depth1,168 mm620 mm+548 mm

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

Why is X70 Max better than Artisan?

  1. Work area (surface)6,800 cm² vs 1,600 cm²4.2×
  2. Max engraving / travel speed400 mm/s vs 200 mm/s2×
  3. Positioning accuracy0.01 mm vs 0.05 mm5×
  4. Laser spot size0.18 mm vs 0.2 mm+11%
  5. Work area depth (Y)850 mm vs 400 mm2.1×
  6. Work area width (X)800 mm vs 400 mm2×

Why is Artisan better than X70 Max?

  1. Enclosed (fully covered)No · X70 Max: Yes
  2. Built-in cameraNo · X70 Max: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

AtomStack X70 MaxAtomStack X70 Max≈ US$1,7008.9
Snapmaker ArtisanSnapmaker Artisan≈ US$1,8504.5
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNo—
Wavelength—1,064 nm
Frame material—Aluminium
Laser power
Laser output power77 W—
Work area
Work area800 × 850 mm400 × 400 mm
Work area width (X)800 mm400 mm
Work area depth (Y)850 mm400 mm
Work area (surface)6,800 cm²1,600 cm²
Z travel—400 mm
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed400 mm/s200 mm/s
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)—5 mm
Max cutting depth – acrylic25 mm—
Precision
Laser spot size0.18 mm0.2 mm
Positioning accuracy0.01 mm0.05 mm
Linear rails—Yes
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoYes
Laser safety class—Class 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)
Flame / fire detectionYes—
Emergency stop button—Yes
Exhaust fan—Yes
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in cameraNoYes
Autofocus / auto heightYesYes
Rotary attachment support—Yes
Touchscreen / control panelYesYes
Offline engraving (no computer)Yes—
Laser module option (CNC)—Yes
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSBUSB, Wi-Fi
Wi-FiYesYes
USBYesYes
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBL, AtomStack StudioSnapmaker Luban
LightBurn compatibleYes—
CNC milling
Max spindle speed—18,000 rpm
Size & power
Width1,056 mm580 mm
Depth1,168 mm620 mm
Height230 mm634 mm
Rated power consumption360 W—
Input voltage100–240 V—
To compare: 0up to 4 models
Compare