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Genmitsu L8 40W vs Sculpfun S40 Max 48W

What L8 40W does better (5) and where S40 Max 48W wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Genmitsu L8 40W
Genmitsu · 2023L8 40W
9.4Score
5 advantages≈ US$1,150
Higher score
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Sculpfun S40 Max 48W
Sculpfun · 2025S40 Max 48W
8.7Score
6 advantages≈ US$1,150
9.0Power & cutting8.7
8.9Speed8.0
4.8Precision2.9
7.7Work area9.6
8.3Safety7.2
9.1Features & ease of use7.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

L8 40WS40 Max 48W
715 × 2616211,154 × 2401,113
L8 40WS40 Max 48WDifference
Height261 mm240 mm+21 mm
Width715 mm1,154 mm−439 mm
Depth621 mm1,113 mm−492 mm

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is L8 40W better than S40 Max 48W?

  1. Enclosed (fully covered)Yes · S40 Max 48W: No
  2. Positioning accuracy0.01 mm vs 0.1 mm10×
  3. Built-in cameraYes · S40 Max 48W: No
  4. Laser spot size0.13 mm vs 0.154 mm+18%
  5. Max engraving / travel speed667 mm/s vs 600 mm/s+11%

Why is S40 Max 48W better than L8 40W?

  1. Work area (surface)1,600 cm² vs 6,640 cm²4.2×
  2. Autofocus / auto heightNo · L8 40W: Yes
  3. Laser output power40 W vs 48 W+20%
  4. Work area width (X)400 mm vs 830 mm2.1×
  5. Work area depth (Y)400 mm vs 800 mm2×
  6. Flame / fire detectionNo · L8 40W: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Genmitsu L8 40WGenmitsu L8 40W≈ US$1,1509.4
Sculpfun S40 Max 48WSculpfun S40 Max 48W≈ US$1,1508.7
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Wavelength455 nm455 nm
Laser power
Laser output power40 W48 W
Work area
Work area400 × 400 mm830 × 800 mm
Work area width (X)400 mm830 mm
Work area depth (Y)400 mm800 mm
Work area (surface)1,600 cm²6,640 cm²
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed667 mm/s600 mm/s
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)—20 mm
Precision
Laser spot size0.13 mm0.154 mm
Positioning accuracy0.01 mm0.1 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)YesNo
Laser safety classClass 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)—
Flame / fire detectionNoYes
Emergency stop button—Yes
Tilt / movement sensor—Yes
Built-in fume filter / purifier—Yes
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in cameraYesNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoYes
Rotary attachment supportYes—
Touchscreen / control panel—Yes
Offline engraving (no computer)—Yes
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsWi-FiUSB, Wi-Fi
Wi-FiYesYes
USBYesYes
Phone app control—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurnLightBurn, LaserGRBL
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
File formatsJPG, BMP, PNG, GIF, DXF, PLT, HPGL—
Size & power
Width715 mm1,154 mm
Depth621 mm1,113 mm
Height261 mm240 mm
Weight—15.2 kg
Rated power consumption240 W350 W
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