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Genmitsu PRONAX Forge vs Sculpfun V12 12W

What PRONAX Forge does better (3) and where V12 12W wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Genmitsu PRONAX Forge
Genmitsu · 2026PRONAX Forge
9.4Score
3 advantages≈ US$2,450
vs
Sculpfun V12 12W
Sculpfun · 2026V12 12W
9.5Score
2 advantages≈ US$5,500
Higher score
9.1Power & cutting6.1
9.2Speed3.6
8.5Precision7.5
9.0Work area8.8
6.5Safety5.7
9.0Features & ease of use5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

PRONAX ForgeV12 12W
968 × 5101,225387 × 638592
PRONAX ForgeV12 12WDifference
Height510 mm638 mm−128 mm
Width968 mm387 mm+581 mm
Depth1,225 mm592 mm+633 mm
Weight62.3 kg26.7 kg+35.6 kg

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

Why is PRONAX Forge better than V12 12W?

  1. Work area (surface)5,400 cm² vs 400 cm²13.5×
  2. Work area width (X)600 mm vs 200 mm3×
  3. Work area depth (Y)900 mm vs 200 mm4.5×

Why is V12 12W better than PRONAX Forge?

  1. Max engraving / travel speed104 mm/s vs 10,000 mm/s96.2×
  2. Weight62.3 kg vs 26.7 kg2.3×
Specifications

Side by side

Genmitsu PRONAX ForgeGenmitsu PRONAX Forge≈ US$2,4509.4
Sculpfun V12 12WSculpfun V12 12W≈ US$5,5009.5
General
Laser sources—UV (355 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Galvo (scanning mirrors)
Two laser sources—No
Wavelength—355 nm
Frame materialSteel—
Laser power
Laser output power—12 W
Work area
Work area600 × 900 mm200 × 200 mm
Work area width (X)600 mm200 mm
Work area depth (Y)900 mm200 mm
Work area (surface)5,400 cm²400 cm²
Z travel118 mm—
Work-area extension kit—Yes
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed104 mm/s10,000 mm/s
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)—5 mm
Max cutting depth – acrylic—3 mm
Precision
Positioning accuracy—0.001 mm
Closed-loop motors / servosYes—
Linear railsYes—
Ball screwsYes—
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Emergency stop buttonYes—
Features
Built-in camera—No
Autofocus / auto height—No
Rotary attachment support—Yes
Offline engraving (no computer)Yes—
Laser module option (CNC)No—
Automatic tool changerYes—
Tool length / Z probeYes—
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSBUSB, Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi—Yes
USBYesYes
Phone app control—Yes
Compatible softwareEasel, Candle, UGSLightBurn
LightBurn compatible—Yes
Controller / firmwareGRBL—
File formats—SVG, DXF, JPG, PNG, BMP
CNC milling
Spindle power2,200 W—
Size & power
Width968 mm387 mm
Depth1,225 mm592 mm
Height510 mm638 mm
Weight62.3 kg26.7 kg
Input voltage110–230 V—
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