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Sculpfun S70 Max 70W vs Wainlux L8 20W

What S70 Max 70W does better (3) and where L8 20W wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Sculpfun S70 Max 70W
Sculpfun · 2024S70 Max 70W
9.0Score
3 advantages≈ US$1,600
vs
Wainlux L8 20W
Wainlux · 2024L8 20W
9.2Score
2 advantages≈ US$1,100
Higher score
9.2Power & cutting7.7
8.0Speed8.9
7.2Safety7.4
7.7Features & ease of use5.0

Why is S70 Max 70W better than L8 20W?

  1. Laser output power70 W vs 20 W3.5×
  2. Autofocus / auto heightYes · L8 20W: No
  3. Flame / fire detectionYes · L8 20W: No

Why is L8 20W better than S70 Max 70W?

  1. Enclosed (fully covered)No · S70 Max 70W: Yes
  2. Max engraving / travel speed600 mm/s vs 667 mm/s+11%
Specifications

Side by side

Sculpfun S70 Max 70WSculpfun S70 Max 70W≈ US$1,6009.0
Wainlux L8 20WWainlux L8 20W≈ US$1,1009.2
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Galvo (scanning mirrors)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Laser power
Laser output power70 W20 W
Work area
Work area830 × 800 mm—
Work area width (X)830 mm—
Work area depth (Y)800 mm—
Work area (surface)6,640 cm²—
Work-area extension kit—Yes
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed600 mm/s667 mm/s
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)20 mm—
Precision
Laser spot size0.15 mm—
Linear railsYes—
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoYes
Laser safety class—Class 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)
Flame / fire detectionYesNo
Emergency stop buttonYesYes
Tilt / movement sensorYes—
Lid interlock—Yes
Built-in fume filter / purifierYes—
Laser shield / filter cover—Yes
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightYesNo
Touchscreen / control panelYes—
Offline engraving (no computer)Yes—
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsWi-Fi—
Wi-FiYes—
Phone app controlYes—
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBLLightBurn
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
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