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Genmitsu L8 40W vs xTool S1 10W

What L8 40W does better (3) and where S1 10W wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Genmitsu L8 40W
Genmitsu · 2023L8 40W
9.4Score
3 advantages≈ US$1,150
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xTool S1 10W
xTool · 2023S1 10W
8.9Score
3 advantages≈ US$900
9.0Power & cutting5.7
8.9Speed6.1
4.8Precision8.2
7.7Work area8.4
8.3Safety9.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

L8 40WS1 10W
715 × 261621765 × 183561
L8 40WS1 10WDifference
Height261 mm183 mm+78 mm
Width715 mm765 mm−50 mm
Depth621 mm561 mm+60 mm

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

Why is L8 40W better than S1 10W?

  1. Laser output power40 W vs 10 W4×
  2. Max engraving / travel speed667 mm/s vs 400 mm/s+67%
  3. Work area depth (Y)400 mm vs 330 mm+21%

Why is S1 10W better than L8 40W?

  1. Laser spot size0.13 mm vs 0.06 mm2.2×
  2. Work area (surface)1,600 cm² vs 1,643 cm²+3%
  3. Work area width (X)400 mm vs 498 mm+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Genmitsu L8 40WGenmitsu L8 40W≈ US$1,1509.4
xTool S1 10WxTool S1 10W≈ US$9008.9
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNo—
Wavelength455 nm—
Laser power
Laser output power40 W10 W
Work area
Work area400 × 400 mm498 × 330 mm
Work area width (X)400 mm498 mm
Work area depth (Y)400 mm330 mm
Work area (surface)1,600 cm²1,643 cm²
Max workpiece height—134 mm
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed667 mm/s400 mm/s
Precision
Laser spot size0.13 mm0.06 mm
Positioning accuracy0.01 mm0.01 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)YesYes
Laser safety classClass 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)Class 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)
Flame / fire detectionNo—
Features
Air assistYes—
Built-in cameraYes—
Autofocus / auto heightNo—
Rotary attachment supportYes—
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsWi-FiUSB, Wi-Fi
Wi-FiYesYes
USBYesYes
Compatible softwareLightBurnLightBurn, xTool Creative Space
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
File formatsJPG, BMP, PNG, GIF, DXF, PLT, HPGLSVG, DXF, JPG, PNG, BMP, TIF
Size & power
Width715 mm765 mm
Depth621 mm561 mm
Height261 mm183 mm
Weight—20 kg
Rated power consumption240 W—
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