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Sculpfun S9 5.5W vs Wainlux F1

What S9 5.5W does better (0) and where F1 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Sculpfun S9 5.5W
Sculpfun · 2021S9 5.5W
7.3Score
0 advantages≈ US$180
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Wainlux F1
Wainlux · 2025F1
1 advantage≈ US$200
4.7Power & cutting5.7

Why is S9 5.5W better than F1?

S9 5.5W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is F1 better than S9 5.5W?

  1. Laser output power5.5 W vs 10 W+82%
Specifications

Side by side

Sculpfun S9 5.5WSculpfun S9 5.5W≈ US$1807.3
Wainlux F1Wainlux F1≈ US$200
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Wavelength450 nm—
Laser power
Laser output power5.5 W10 W
Work area
Work area410 × 415 mm—
Work area width (X)410 mm—
Work area depth (Y)415 mm—
Work area (surface)1,702 cm²—
Work-area extension kit—Yes
Speed & cutting
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)15 mm—
Precision
Positioning accuracy0.01 mm—
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)No—
Flame / fire detectionNo—
Laser shield / filter coverYes—
Features
Air assistYes—
Built-in cameraNo—
Autofocus / auto heightNo—
Rotary attachment supportYes—
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSB—
Wi-FiNo—
USBYes—
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBL—
LightBurn compatibleYes—
Size & power
Weight3 kg—
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