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Elegoo PHECDA 20W vs FoxAlien LE-4040 Pro 20W

What PHECDA 20W does better (2) and where LE-4040 Pro 20W wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Elegoo PHECDA 20W
Elegoo · 2023PHECDA 20W
8.2Score
2 advantages≈ US$450
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FoxAlien LE-4040 Pro 20W
FoxAlien · 2021LE-4040 Pro 20W
5.5Score
0 advantages≈ US$360
6.4Power & cutting7.7
8.7Precision2.5
7.7Work area6.7
5.8Safety3.2
6.4Features & ease of use2.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

PHECDA 20WLE-4040 Pro 20W
673 × 190660640 × 230580
PHECDA 20WLE-4040 Pro 20WDifference
Height190 mm230 mm−40 mm
Width673 mm640 mm+33 mm
Depth660 mm580 mm+80 mm

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

Why is PHECDA 20W better than LE-4040 Pro 20W?

  1. Air assistYes · LE-4040 Pro 20W: No
  2. Wi-FiYes · LE-4040 Pro 20W: No

Why is LE-4040 Pro 20W better than PHECDA 20W?

LE-4040 Pro 20W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Elegoo PHECDA 20WElegoo PHECDA 20W≈ US$4508.2
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Wavelength455 nm—
Laser power
Laser output power20 W20 W
Work area
Work area400 × 400 mm400 × 400 mm
Work area width (X)400 mm400 mm
Work area depth (Y)400 mm400 mm
Work area (surface)1,600 cm²1,600 cm²
Max workpiece height—30 mm
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed417 mm/s—
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)8 mm—
Precision
Laser spot size0.06 mm—
Positioning accuracy—0.1 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Tilt / movement sensorYes—
Built-in fume filter / purifierYes—
Exhaust fanYes—
Features
Air assistYesNo
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Touchscreen / control panelYes—
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSB, SD / USB driveUSB
Wi-FiYesNo
USBYesYes
SD / TF cardYes—
Phone app controlYes—
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBLLightBurn, LaserGRBL, Candle
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
File formatsSVG, DXF, JPG, PNG, BMP, TIF—
Size & power
Width673 mm640 mm
Depth660 mm580 mm
Height190 mm230 mm
Weight6.5 kg—
Rated power consumption55 W—
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