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Genmitsu L8 20W vs Wainlux Z4 Mini

What L8 20W does better (4) and where Z4 Mini wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Genmitsu L8 20W
Genmitsu · 2023L8 20W
9.1Score
4 advantages≈ US$660
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Wainlux Z4 Mini
Wainlux · 2023Z4 Mini
8.2Score
1 advantage≈ US$710
8.9Speed8.0
4.8Precision9.1
8.3Safety3.2
9.1Features & ease of use3.4

Why is L8 20W better than Z4 Mini?

  1. Enclosed (fully covered)Yes · Z4 Mini: No
  2. Air assistYes · Z4 Mini: No
  3. Built-in cameraYes · Z4 Mini: No
  4. Max engraving / travel speed667 mm/s vs 600 mm/s+11%

Why is Z4 Mini better than L8 20W?

  1. Laser spot size0.13 mm vs 0.05 mm2.6×
Specifications

Side by side

Genmitsu L8 20WGenmitsu L8 20W≈ US$6609.1
Wainlux Z4 MiniWainlux Z4 Mini≈ US$7108.2
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 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—
Work-area extension kit—Yes
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed667 mm/s600 mm/s
Precision
Laser spot size0.13 mm0.05 mm
Positioning accuracy0.01 mm—
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)YesNo
Laser safety classClass 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)—
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Features
Air assistYesNo
Built-in cameraYesNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Offline engraving (no computer)—Yes
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsWi-Fi—
Wi-FiYes—
USBYes—
Compatible softwareLightBurn—
LightBurn compatibleYes—
File formatsJPG, BMP, PNG, GIF, DXF, PLT, HPGL—
Size & power
Width715 mm—
Depth621 mm—
Height261 mm—
Rated power consumption240 W—
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