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Genmitsu L8 40W vs xTool F1

What L8 40W does better (4) and where F1 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Genmitsu L8 40W
Genmitsu · 2023L8 40W
9.4Score
4 advantages≈ US$1,150
Higher score
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xTool F1
xTool · 2023F1
7.7Score
3 advantages≈ US$1,200
9.0Power & cutting4.7
8.9Speed9.7
4.8Precision6.2
7.7Work area3.7
8.3Safety8.7
9.1Features & ease of use6.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

L8 40WF1
715 × 261621179 × 334235
L8 40WF1Difference
Height261 mm334 mm−73 mm
Width715 mm179 mm+536 mm
Depth621 mm235 mm+386 mm

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

Why is L8 40W better than F1?

  1. Work area (surface)1,600 cm² vs 132 cm²12.1×
  2. Air assistYes · F1: No
  3. Work area width (X)400 mm vs 115 mm3.5×
  4. Work area depth (Y)400 mm vs 115 mm3.5×

Why is F1 better than L8 40W?

  1. Max engraving / travel speed667 mm/s vs 4,000 mm/s6×
  2. Laser spot size0.13 mm vs 0.08 mm+62%
  3. Two laser sourcesNo · L8 40W: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Genmitsu L8 40WGenmitsu L8 40W≈ US$1,1509.4
xTool F1xTool F1≈ US$1,2007.7
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm), Infrared diode (1064 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Galvo (scanning mirrors)
Two laser sourcesNoYes
Wavelength455 nm455 nm
Laser power
Laser output power40 W—
Second laser output power—10 W
Work area
Work area400 × 400 mm115 × 115 mm
Work area width (X)400 mm115 mm
Work area depth (Y)400 mm115 mm
Work area (surface)1,600 cm²132 cm²
Max workpiece height—113 mm
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed667 mm/s4,000 mm/s
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)—6 mm
Precision
Laser spot size0.13 mm0.08 mm
Positioning accuracy0.01 mm—
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)YesYes
Laser safety classClass 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)—
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Emergency stop button—Yes
Features
Air assistYesNo
Built-in cameraYesYes
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYes—
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsWi-FiUSB, Wi-Fi
Wi-FiYesYes
USBYesYes
Compatible softwareLightBurnLightBurn
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
File formatsJPG, BMP, PNG, GIF, DXF, PLT, HPGLSVG, DXF, PNG, JPG, BMP
Size & power
Width715 mm179 mm
Depth621 mm235 mm
Height261 mm334 mm
Weight—4.6 kg
Rated power consumption240 W—
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