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- E1 vs S40 Max 48W
Sculpfun E1 vs Sculpfun S40 Max 48W
What E1 does better (5) and where S40 Max 48W wins (7) — every spec side by side.
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6.4Power & cutting8.7
8.0Speed8.0
8.7Precision2.9
5.6Work area9.6
7.4Safety7.2
7.9Features & ease of use7.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
E1S40 Max 48W
| E1 | S40 Max 48W | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 205 mm | 240 mm | −35 mm |
| Width | 590 mm | 1,154 mm | −564 mm |
| Depth | 500 mm | 1,113 mm | −613 mm |
| Weight | 12.1 kg | 15.2 kg | −3.1 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is E1 better than S40 Max 48W?
- Laser spot size0.06 mm vs 0.154 mm2.6×
- Enclosed (fully covered)Yes · S40 Max 48W: No
- Built-in cameraYes · S40 Max 48W: No
- Two laser sourcesYes · S40 Max 48W: No
- Weight12.1 kg vs 15.2 kg+26%
Why is S40 Max 48W better than E1?
- Laser output power12 W vs 48 W4×
- Work area (surface)1,280 cm² vs 6,640 cm²5.2×
- Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)8 mm vs 20 mm2.5×
- Autofocus / auto heightNo · E1: Yes
- Work area depth (Y)320 mm vs 800 mm2.5×
- Work area width (X)400 mm vs 830 mm2.1×
- Flame / fire detectionNo · E1: Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| General | ||
| Laser sources | Blue diode (≈455 nm), Infrared diode (1064 nm) | Blue diode (≈455 nm) |
| Motion system | Gantry (XY rails) | Gantry (XY rails) |
| Two laser sources | Yes | No |
| Wavelength | 455 nm | 455 nm |
| Laser power | ||
| Laser output power | 12 W | 48 W |
| Second laser output power | 3 W | — |
| Work area | ||
| Work area | 400 × 320 mm | 830 × 800 mm |
| Work area width (X) | 400 mm | 830 mm |
| Work area depth (Y) | 320 mm | 800 mm |
| Work area (surface) | 1,280 cm² | 6,640 cm² |
| Max workpiece height | 42 mm | — |
| Speed & cutting | ||
| Max engraving / travel speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass) | 8 mm | 20 mm |
| Precision | ||
| Laser spot size | 0.06 mm | 0.154 mm |
| Positioning accuracy | — | 0.1 mm |
| Safety | ||
| Enclosed (fully covered) | Yes | No |
| Laser safety class | Class 1 (eye-safe, enclosed) | — |
| Flame / fire detection | No | Yes |
| Emergency stop button | Yes | Yes |
| Tilt / movement sensor | — | Yes |
| Lid interlock | Yes | — |
| Built-in fume filter / purifier | — | Yes |
| Exhaust fan | Yes | — |
| Laser shield / filter cover | Yes | — |
| Features | ||
| Air assist | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in camera | Yes | No |
| Autofocus / auto height | No | Yes |
| Rotary attachment support | Yes | — |
| Touchscreen / control panel | Yes | Yes |
| Offline engraving (no computer) | — | Yes |
| Connectivity & software | ||
| Connections | Wi-Fi | USB, Wi-Fi |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Phone app control | Yes | Yes |
| Compatible software | LightBurn, LaserGRBL | LightBurn, LaserGRBL |
| LightBurn compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Size & power | ||
| Width | 590 mm | 1,154 mm |
| Depth | 500 mm | 1,113 mm |
| Height | 205 mm | 240 mm |
| Weight | 12.1 kg | 15.2 kg |
| Rated power consumption | — | 350 W |
