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- L8 40W vs PRONAX Spark
Genmitsu L8 40W vs Genmitsu PRONAX Spark
What L8 40W does better (2) and where PRONAX Spark wins (3) — every spec side by side.
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9.0Power & cutting9.1
8.9Speed9.2
4.8Precision8.5
7.7Work area9.0
8.3Safety6.5
9.1Features & ease of use9.0
Dimensions
Size comparison
L8 40WPRONAX Spark
| L8 40W | PRONAX Spark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 261 mm | 510 mm | −249 mm |
| Width | 715 mm | 968 mm | −253 mm |
| Depth | 621 mm | 1,225 mm | −604 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is L8 40W better than PRONAX Spark?
- Max engraving / travel speed667 mm/s vs 104 mm/s6.4×
- Enclosed (fully covered)Yes · PRONAX Spark: No
Why is PRONAX Spark better than L8 40W?
- Work area (surface)1,600 cm² vs 5,400 cm²3.4×
- Work area depth (Y)400 mm vs 900 mm2.2×
- Work area width (X)400 mm vs 600 mm+50%
Specifications
Side by side
| General | ||
| Laser sources | Blue diode (≈455 nm) | — |
| Motion system | Gantry (XY rails) | Gantry (XY rails) |
| Two laser sources | No | — |
| Wavelength | 455 nm | — |
| Frame material | — | Steel |
| Laser power | ||
| Laser output power | 40 W | — |
| Work area | ||
| Work area | 400 × 400 mm | 600 × 900 mm |
| Work area width (X) | 400 mm | 600 mm |
| Work area depth (Y) | 400 mm | 900 mm |
| Work area (surface) | 1,600 cm² | 5,400 cm² |
| Z travel | — | 118 mm |
| Speed & cutting | ||
| Max engraving / travel speed | 667 mm/s | 104 mm/s |
| Precision | ||
| Laser spot size | 0.13 mm | — |
| Positioning accuracy | 0.01 mm | — |
| Closed-loop motors / servos | — | Yes |
| Linear rails | — | Yes |
| Ball screws | — | Yes |
| Safety | ||
| Enclosed (fully covered) | Yes | No |
| Laser safety class | Class 1 (eye-safe, enclosed) | — |
| Flame / fire detection | No | — |
| Emergency stop button | — | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Air assist | Yes | — |
| Built-in camera | Yes | — |
| Autofocus / auto height | No | — |
| Rotary attachment support | Yes | — |
| Offline engraving (no computer) | — | Yes |
| Laser module option (CNC) | — | No |
| Automatic tool changer | — | Yes |
| Tool length / Z probe | — | Yes |
| Connectivity & software | ||
| Connections | Wi-Fi | USB |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | — |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Compatible software | LightBurn | Easel, Candle, UGS |
| LightBurn compatible | Yes | — |
| Controller / firmware | — | GRBL |
| File formats | JPG, BMP, PNG, GIF, DXF, PLT, HPGL | — |
| CNC milling | ||
| Spindle power | — | 2,200 W |
| Size & power | ||
| Width | 715 mm | 968 mm |
| Depth | 621 mm | 1,225 mm |
| Height | 261 mm | 510 mm |
| Weight | — | 62.3 kg |
| Rated power consumption | 240 W | — |
| Input voltage | — | 110–230 V |
