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Elegoo PHECDA 20W vs Sculpfun E1

What PHECDA 20W does better (4) and where E1 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Elegoo PHECDA 20W
Elegoo · 2023PHECDA 20W
8.2Score
4 advantages≈ US$450
vs
Sculpfun E1
Sculpfun · 2026E1
8.6Score
4 advantages≈ US$500
Higher score
6.4Power & cutting6.4
6.6Speed8.0
8.7Precision8.7
7.7Work area5.6
5.8Safety7.4
6.4Features & ease of use7.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

PHECDA 20WE1
673 × 190660590 × 205500
PHECDA 20WE1Difference
Height190 mm205 mm−15 mm
Width673 mm590 mm+83 mm
Depth660 mm500 mm+160 mm
Weight6.5 kg12.1 kg−5.6 kg

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

Why is PHECDA 20W better than E1?

  1. Laser output power20 W vs 12 W+67%
  2. Work area (surface)1,600 cm² vs 1,280 cm²+25%
  3. Weight6.5 kg vs 12.1 kg+86%
  4. Work area depth (Y)400 mm vs 320 mm+25%

Why is E1 better than PHECDA 20W?

  1. Enclosed (fully covered)No · PHECDA 20W: Yes
  2. Built-in cameraNo · PHECDA 20W: Yes
  3. Max engraving / travel speed417 mm/s vs 600 mm/s+44%
  4. Two laser sourcesNo · PHECDA 20W: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Elegoo PHECDA 20WElegoo PHECDA 20W≈ US$4508.2
Sculpfun E1Sculpfun E1≈ US$5008.6
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm), Infrared diode (1064 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoYes
Wavelength455 nm455 nm
Laser power
Laser output power20 W12 W
Second laser output power—3 W
Work area
Work area400 × 400 mm400 × 320 mm
Work area width (X)400 mm400 mm
Work area depth (Y)400 mm320 mm
Work area (surface)1,600 cm²1,280 cm²
Max workpiece height—42 mm
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed417 mm/s600 mm/s
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)8 mm8 mm
Precision
Laser spot size0.06 mm0.06 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoYes
Laser safety class—Class 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Emergency stop button—Yes
Tilt / movement sensorYes—
Lid interlock—Yes
Built-in fume filter / purifierYes—
Exhaust fanYesYes
Laser shield / filter cover—Yes
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in cameraNoYes
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Touchscreen / control panelYesYes
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSB, SD / USB driveWi-Fi
Wi-FiYesYes
USBYesYes
SD / TF cardYes—
Phone app controlYesYes
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBLLightBurn, LaserGRBL
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
File formatsSVG, DXF, JPG, PNG, BMP, TIF—
Size & power
Width673 mm590 mm
Depth660 mm500 mm
Height190 mm205 mm
Weight6.5 kg12.1 kg
Rated power consumption55 W—
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