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Sculpfun S40 Max 48W vs Sculpfun S70 Max 70W

What S40 Max 48W does better (0) and where S70 Max 70W wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Sculpfun S40 Max 48W
Sculpfun · 2025S40 Max 48W
8.7Score
0 advantages≈ US$1,150
vs
Sculpfun S70 Max 70W
Sculpfun · 2024S70 Max 70W
9.0Score
2 advantages≈ US$1,600
Higher score
8.7Power & cutting9.2
8.0Speed8.0
2.9Precision3.4
9.6Work area9.6
7.2Safety7.2
7.7Features & ease of use7.7

Why is S40 Max 48W better than S70 Max 70W?

S40 Max 48W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is S70 Max 70W better than S40 Max 48W?

  1. Laser output power48 W vs 70 W+46%
  2. Laser spot size0.154 mm vs 0.15 mm+3%
Specifications

Side by side

Sculpfun S40 Max 48WSculpfun S40 Max 48W≈ US$1,1508.7
Sculpfun S70 Max 70WSculpfun S70 Max 70W≈ US$1,6009.0
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Wavelength455 nm—
Laser power
Laser output power48 W70 W
Work area
Work area830 × 800 mm830 × 800 mm
Work area width (X)830 mm830 mm
Work area depth (Y)800 mm800 mm
Work area (surface)6,640 cm²6,640 cm²
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed600 mm/s600 mm/s
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)20 mm20 mm
Precision
Laser spot size0.154 mm0.15 mm
Positioning accuracy0.1 mm—
Linear rails—Yes
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionYesYes
Emergency stop buttonYesYes
Tilt / movement sensorYesYes
Built-in fume filter / purifierYesYes
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightYesYes
Touchscreen / control panelYesYes
Offline engraving (no computer)YesYes
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSB, Wi-FiWi-Fi
Wi-FiYesYes
USBYes—
Phone app controlYesYes
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBLLightBurn, LaserGRBL
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
Size & power
Width1,154 mm—
Depth1,113 mm—
Height240 mm—
Weight15.2 kg—
Rated power consumption350 W—
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