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Genmitsu LE5040 vs Sculpfun S30 5W

What LE5040 does better (4) and where S30 5W wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Genmitsu LE5040
Genmitsu · 2019LE5040
5.0Score
4 advantages≈ US$220
vs
Sculpfun S30 5W
Sculpfun · 2022S30 5W
6.3Score
2 advantages≈ US$235
Higher score
3.8Power & cutting3.2
9.0Work area6.6
3.2Safety3.2
2.2Features & ease of use6.6

Why is LE5040 better than S30 5W?

  1. Work area (surface)2,000 cm² vs 1,463 cm²+37%
  2. Laser output power5.5 W vs 5 W+10%
  3. Work area width (X)500 mm vs 380 mm+32%
  4. Work area depth (Y)400 mm vs 385 mm+4%

Why is S30 5W better than LE5040?

  1. Air assistNo · LE5040: Yes
  2. Wi-FiNo · LE5040: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Genmitsu LE5040Genmitsu LE5040≈ US$2205.0
Sculpfun S30 5WSculpfun S30 5W≈ US$2356.3
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Wavelength—455 nm
Laser power
Laser output power5.5 W5 W
Work area
Work area500 × 400 mm380 × 385 mm
Work area width (X)500 mm380 mm
Work area depth (Y)400 mm385 mm
Work area (surface)2,000 cm²1,463 cm²
Work-area extension kit—Yes
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed167 mm/s—
Precision
Laser spot size—0.06 mm
Positioning accuracy—0.005 mm
Linear rails—Yes
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Laser shield / filter cover—Yes
Features
Air assistNoYes
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment support—Yes
Offline engraving (no computer)YesYes
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSBUSB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, SD / USB drive
Wi-FiNoYes
USBYesYes
Bluetooth—Yes
SD / TF card—Yes
Compatible softwareLaserGRBL, CandleLightBurn, LaserGRBL
LightBurn compatible—Yes
Size & power
Rated power consumption—60 W
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