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Longer B1 40W vs Wainlux Z3

What B1 40W does better (4) and where Z3 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Longer B1 40W
Longer · 2023B1 40W
8.3Score
4 advantages≈ US$700
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Wainlux Z3
Wainlux · 2023Z3
4.0Score
0 advantages≈ US$720
8.6Power & cutting2.9
8.0Speed8.0
4.4Precision3.6
8.9Work area2.1
3.2Safety3.2
3.5Features & ease of use3.1

Why is B1 40W better than Z3?

  1. Laser output power40 W vs 4.5 W8.9×
  2. Work area (surface)1,980 cm² vs 64 cm²30.9×
  3. Work area width (X)450 mm vs 80 mm5.6×
  4. Work area depth (Y)440 mm vs 80 mm5.5×

Why is Z3 better than B1 40W?

Z3 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Longer B1 40WLonger B1 40W≈ US$7008.3
Wainlux Z3Wainlux Z3≈ US$7204.0
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 power40 W4.5 W
Work area
Work area450 × 440 mm80 × 80 mm
Work area width (X)450 mm80 mm
Work area depth (Y)440 mm80 mm
Work area (surface)1,980 cm²64 cm²
Work-area extension kitYesYes
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed600 mm/s600 mm/s
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)25 mm—
Precision
Laser spot size0.1 mm—
Positioning accuracy—0.05 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Features
Air assistNoNo
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Touchscreen / control panelYes—
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSB, SD / USB driveSD / USB drive
Wi-FiNo—
USBYes—
SD / TF cardYesYes
Phone app controlYes—
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBL—
LightBurn compatibleYes—
Size & power
Width—220 mm
Depth—130 mm
Height—220 mm
Weight—2.4 kg
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