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Genmitsu L8 40W vs Wainlux L8 20W

What L8 40W does better (2) and where L8 20W wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Genmitsu L8 40W
Genmitsu · 2023L8 40W
9.4Score
2 advantages≈ US$1,150
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Wainlux L8 20W
Wainlux · 2024L8 20W
9.2Score
0 advantages≈ US$1,100
9.0Power & cutting7.7
8.9Speed8.9
8.3Safety7.4
9.1Features & ease of use5.0

Why is L8 40W better than L8 20W?

  1. Laser output power40 W vs 20 W2×
  2. Built-in cameraYes · L8 20W: No

Why is L8 20W better than L8 40W?

L8 20W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Genmitsu L8 40WGenmitsu L8 40W≈ US$1,1509.4
Wainlux L8 20WWainlux L8 20W≈ US$1,1009.2
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Galvo (scanning mirrors)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Wavelength455 nm—
Laser power
Laser output power40 W20 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/s667 mm/s
Precision
Laser spot size0.13 mm—
Positioning accuracy0.01 mm—
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)YesYes
Laser safety classClass 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)Class 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Emergency stop button—Yes
Lid interlock—Yes
Laser shield / filter cover—Yes
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in cameraYesNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYes—
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsWi-Fi—
Wi-FiYes—
USBYes—
Compatible softwareLightBurnLightBurn
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
File formatsJPG, BMP, PNG, GIF, DXF, PLT, HPGL—
Size & power
Width715 mm—
Depth621 mm—
Height261 mm—
Rated power consumption240 W—
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