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- L8 20W vs L8 40W
Genmitsu L8 20W vs Genmitsu L8 40W
What L8 20W does better (0) and where L8 40W wins (1) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
L8 20WL8 40W
| L8 20W | L8 40W | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 261 mm | 261 mm | = |
| Width | 715 mm | 715 mm | = |
| Depth | 621 mm | 621 mm | = |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is L8 20W better than L8 40W?
L8 20W has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is L8 40W better than L8 20W?
- Laser output power20 W vs 40 W2×
Specifications
Side by side
| General | ||
| Laser sources | Blue diode (≈455 nm) | Blue diode (≈455 nm) |
| Motion system | Gantry (XY rails) | Gantry (XY rails) |
| Two laser sources | No | No |
| Wavelength | 455 nm | 455 nm |
| Laser power | ||
| Laser output power | 20 W | 40 W |
| Work area | ||
| Work area | 400 × 400 mm | 400 × 400 mm |
| Work area width (X) | 400 mm | 400 mm |
| Work area depth (Y) | 400 mm | 400 mm |
| Work area (surface) | 1,600 cm² | 1,600 cm² |
| Speed & cutting | ||
| Max engraving / travel speed | 667 mm/s | 667 mm/s |
| Precision | ||
| Laser spot size | 0.13 mm | 0.13 mm |
| Positioning accuracy | 0.01 mm | 0.01 mm |
| Safety | ||
| Enclosed (fully covered) | Yes | Yes |
| Laser safety class | Class 1 (eye-safe, enclosed) | Class 1 (eye-safe, enclosed) |
| Flame / fire detection | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Air assist | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in camera | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus / auto height | No | No |
| Rotary attachment support | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity & software | ||
| Connections | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Compatible software | LightBurn | LightBurn |
| LightBurn compatible | Yes | Yes |
| File formats | JPG, BMP, PNG, GIF, DXF, PLT, HPGL | JPG, BMP, PNG, GIF, DXF, PLT, HPGL |
| Size & power | ||
| Width | 715 mm | 715 mm |
| Depth | 621 mm | 621 mm |
| Height | 261 mm | 261 mm |
| Rated power consumption | 240 W | 240 W |
