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FoxAlien LE-4040 5W vs NEJE 5 5.5W

What LE-4040 5W does better (0) and where 5 5.5W wins (2) — every spec side by side.

FoxAlien LE-4040 5W
FoxAlien · 2020LE-4040 5W
3.9Score
0 advantages≈ US$300
vs
NEJE 5 5.5W
NEJE · 20205 5.5W
4.1Score
2 advantages≈ US$180
Higher score
3.2Power & cutting3.8
3.2Safety3.2
2.2Features & ease of use3.9

Why is LE-4040 5W better than 5 5.5W?

LE-4040 5W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is 5 5.5W better than LE-4040 5W?

  1. Laser output power5 W vs 5.5 W+10%
  2. Wi-FiNo · LE-4040 5W: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

FoxAlien LE-4040 5WFoxAlien LE-4040 5W≈ US$3003.9
NEJE 5 5.5WNEJE 5 5.5W≈ US$1804.1
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Laser power
Laser output power5 W5.5 W
Work area
Work area400 × 400 mm—
Work area width (X)400 mm—
Work area depth (Y)400 mm—
Work area (surface)1,600 cm²—
Max workpiece height30 mm—
Precision
Positioning accuracy0.1 mm—
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Features
Air assistNoNo
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Water cooling—Yes
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSBWi-Fi
Wi-FiNoYes
USBYes—
Phone app control—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBL, CandleLightBurn, LaserGRBL
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
Size & power
Width640 mm—
Depth580 mm—
Height230 mm—
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