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FoxAlien Vasto XL V1 vs Snapmaker Artisan

What Vasto XL V1 does better (3) and where Artisan wins (1) — every spec side by side.

FoxAlien Vasto XL V1
FoxAlien · 2022Vasto XL V1
7.8Score
3 advantages≈ US$1,300
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Snapmaker Artisan
Snapmaker · 2022Artisan
4.5Score
1 advantage≈ US$1,850
4.9Power & cutting3.3
7.0Precision5.9
8.0Work area5.9

Why is Vasto XL V1 better than Artisan?

  1. Work area (surface)3,600 cm² vs 1,600 cm²2.2×
  2. Work area width (X)600 mm vs 400 mm+50%
  3. Work area depth (Y)600 mm vs 400 mm+50%

Why is Artisan better than Vasto XL V1?

  1. Z travel100 mm vs 400 mm4×
Specifications

Side by side

FoxAlien Vasto XL V1FoxAlien Vasto XL V1≈ US$1,3007.8
Snapmaker ArtisanSnapmaker Artisan≈ US$1,8504.5
General
Laser sources—Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Wavelength—1,064 nm
Frame material—Aluminium
Work area
Work area600 × 600 mm400 × 400 mm
Work area width (X)600 mm400 mm
Work area depth (Y)600 mm400 mm
Work area (surface)3,600 cm²1,600 cm²
Z travel100 mm400 mm
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed—200 mm/s
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)—5 mm
Precision
Laser spot size—0.2 mm
Positioning accuracy—0.05 mm
Linear railsYesYes
Ball screwsYes—
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)—Yes
Laser safety class—Class 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)
Emergency stop button—Yes
Exhaust fan—Yes
Features
Air assist—Yes
Built-in camera—Yes
Autofocus / auto height—Yes
Rotary attachment support—Yes
Touchscreen / control panel—Yes
Laser module option (CNC)—Yes
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSBUSB, Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi—Yes
USBYesYes
Compatible software—Snapmaker Luban
CNC milling
Spindle power400 W—
Max spindle speed—18,000 rpm
Size & power
Width—580 mm
Depth—620 mm
Height—634 mm
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