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Genmitsu LE5040 vs Sculpfun S9 5.5W

What LE5040 does better (2) and where S9 5.5W wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Genmitsu LE5040
Genmitsu · 2019LE5040
5.0Score
2 advantages≈ US$220
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Sculpfun S9 5.5W
Sculpfun · 2021S9 5.5W
7.3Score
2 advantages≈ US$180
Higher score
3.8Power & cutting4.7
9.0Work area8.7
3.2Safety3.2
2.2Features & ease of use4.6

Why is LE5040 better than S9 5.5W?

  1. Work area (surface)2,000 cm² vs 1,702 cm²+18%
  2. Work area width (X)500 mm vs 410 mm+22%

Why is S9 5.5W better than LE5040?

  1. Air assistNo · LE5040: Yes
  2. Work area depth (Y)400 mm vs 415 mm+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Genmitsu LE5040Genmitsu LE5040≈ US$2205.0
Sculpfun S9 5.5WSculpfun S9 5.5W≈ US$1807.3
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Wavelength—450 nm
Laser power
Laser output power5.5 W5.5 W
Work area
Work area500 × 400 mm410 × 415 mm
Work area width (X)500 mm410 mm
Work area depth (Y)400 mm415 mm
Work area (surface)2,000 cm²1,702 cm²
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed167 mm/s—
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)—15 mm
Precision
Positioning accuracy—0.01 mm
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)Yes—
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSBUSB
Wi-FiNoNo
USBYesYes
Compatible softwareLaserGRBL, CandleLightBurn, LaserGRBL
LightBurn compatible—Yes
Size & power
Weight—3 kg
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