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Genmitsu LE5040 vs SainSmart Jinsoku LE-1620 5.5W

What LE5040 does better (3) and where Jinsoku LE-1620 5.5W wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Genmitsu LE5040
Genmitsu · 2019LE5040
5.0Score
3 advantages≈ US$220
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SainSmart Jinsoku LE-1620 5.5W
SainSmart · 2021Jinsoku LE-1620 5.5W
4.4Score
1 advantage≈ US$220
3.8Power & cutting3.8
9.0Work area4.2
3.2Safety6.4
2.2Features & ease of use3.4

Why is LE5040 better than Jinsoku LE-1620 5.5W?

  1. Work area (surface)2,000 cm² vs 320 cm²6.2×
  2. Work area width (X)500 mm vs 200 mm2.5×
  3. Work area depth (Y)400 mm vs 160 mm2.5×

Why is Jinsoku LE-1620 5.5W better than LE5040?

  1. Flame / fire detectionNo · LE5040: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Genmitsu LE5040Genmitsu LE5040≈ US$2205.0
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Laser power
Laser output power5.5 W5.5 W
Work area
Work area500 × 400 mm200 × 160 mm
Work area width (X)500 mm200 mm
Work area depth (Y)400 mm160 mm
Work area (surface)2,000 cm²320 cm²
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed167 mm/s—
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionNoYes
Laser shield / filter cover—Yes
Features
Air assistNoNo
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment support—Yes
Offline engraving (no computer)Yes—
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSB—
Wi-FiNo—
USBYes—
Compatible softwareLaserGRBL, CandleLightBurn, LaserGRBL
LightBurn compatible—Yes
Size & power
Width—410 mm
Depth—400 mm
Height—160 mm
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