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Sculpfun S30 Pro Max 20W vs Sculpfun SF-A9 20W

What S30 Pro Max 20W does better (0) and where SF-A9 20W wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Sculpfun S30 Pro Max 20W
Sculpfun · 2022S30 Pro Max 20W
7.3Score
0 advantages≈ US$480
vs
Sculpfun SF-A9 20W
Sculpfun · 2023SF-A9 20W
8.4Score
4 advantages≈ US$500
Higher score
7.7Power & cutting8.1
6.8Precision5.0
6.1Work area7.7
3.2Safety7.1
6.6Features & ease of use7.4

Why is S30 Pro Max 20W better than SF-A9 20W?

S30 Pro Max 20W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is SF-A9 20W better than S30 Pro Max 20W?

  1. Work area (surface)1,332 cm² vs 1,600 cm²+20%
  2. Flame / fire detectionNo · S30 Pro Max 20W: Yes
  3. Work area depth (Y)360 mm vs 400 mm+11%
  4. Work area width (X)370 mm vs 400 mm+8%
Specifications

Side by side

Sculpfun SF-A9 20WSculpfun SF-A9 20W≈ US$5008.4
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Wavelength455 nm450 nm
Laser power
Laser output power20 W20 W
Work area
Work area370 × 360 mm400 × 400 mm
Work area width (X)370 mm400 mm
Work area depth (Y)360 mm400 mm
Work area (surface)1,332 cm²1,600 cm²
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed—600 mm/s
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)—20 mm
Precision
Laser spot size0.1 mm0.1 mm
Positioning accuracy0.005 mm—
Linear rails—Yes
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionNoYes
Emergency stop button—Yes
Tilt / movement sensor—Yes
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Offline engraving (no computer)Yes—
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, SD / USB driveUSB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Wi-FiYesYes
USBYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
SD / TF cardYes—
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBLLightBurn, LaserGRBL
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
Size & power
Width—606 mm
Depth—665 mm
Height—110 mm
Weight—6.2 kg
Rated power consumption120 W—
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