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Aufero AL3 5W vs Sculpfun S9 5.5W

What AL3 5W does better (0) and where S9 5.5W wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Aufero AL3 5W
Aufero · 2025AL3 5W
0 advantages≈ US$260
vs
Sculpfun S9 5.5W
Sculpfun · 2021S9 5.5W
7.3Score
1 advantage≈ US$180
Higher score
3.2Power & cutting4.7

Why is AL3 5W better than S9 5.5W?

AL3 5W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is S9 5.5W better than AL3 5W?

  1. Laser output power5 W vs 5.5 W+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Aufero AL3 5WAufero AL3 5W≈ US$260
Sculpfun S9 5.5WSculpfun S9 5.5W≈ US$1807.3
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Wavelength—450 nm
Laser power
Laser output power5 W5.5 W
Work area
Work area—410 × 415 mm
Work area width (X)—410 mm
Work area depth (Y)—415 mm
Work area (surface)—1,702 cm²
Speed & cutting
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)—15 mm
Precision
Positioning accuracy—0.01 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)—No
Flame / fire detection—No
Laser shield / filter cover—Yes
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in camera—No
Autofocus / auto height—No
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Connectivity & software
Connections—USB
Wi-Fi—No
USB—Yes
Compatible software—LightBurn, LaserGRBL
LightBurn compatible—Yes
Size & power
Weight—3 kg
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