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Longer B1 40W vs Longer Ray7 40W

What B1 40W does better (3) and where Ray7 40W wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Longer B1 40W
Longer · 2023B1 40W
8.3Score
3 advantages≈ US$700
vs
Longer Ray7 40W
Longer · 2026Ray7 40W
8.4Score
4 advantages≈ US$670
Higher score
8.6Power & cutting9.0
8.0Speed8.0
4.4Precision5.7
8.9Work area5.3
3.2Safety6.9
3.5Features & ease of use6.9

Why is B1 40W better than Ray7 40W?

  1. Work area (surface)1,980 cm² vs 946 cm²2.1×
  2. Work area width (X)450 mm vs 305 mm+48%
  3. Work area depth (Y)440 mm vs 310 mm+42%

Why is Ray7 40W better than B1 40W?

  1. Laser spot size0.1 mm vs 0.06 mm+67%
  2. Air assistNo · B1 40W: Yes
  3. Flame / fire detectionNo · B1 40W: Yes
  4. Wi-FiNo · B1 40W: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Longer B1 40WLonger B1 40W≈ US$7008.3
Longer Ray7 40WLonger Ray7 40W≈ US$6708.4
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Laser power
Laser output power40 W40 W
Work area
Work area450 × 440 mm305 × 310 mm
Work area width (X)450 mm305 mm
Work area depth (Y)440 mm310 mm
Work area (surface)1,980 cm²946 cm²
Work-area extension kitYes—
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed600 mm/s600 mm/s
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)25 mm—
Precision
Laser spot size0.1 mm0.06 mm
Positioning accuracy—0.06 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionNoYes
Emergency stop button—Yes
Features
Air assistNoYes
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYes—
Touchscreen / control panelYes—
Offline engraving (no computer)—Yes
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSB, SD / USB driveWi-Fi
Wi-FiNoYes
USBYes—
SD / TF cardYes—
Phone app controlYes—
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBL—
LightBurn compatibleYes—
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