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- SF-A9 40W vs Z3
Sculpfun SF-A9 40W vs Wainlux Z3
What SF-A9 40W does better (6) and where Z3 wins (1) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
SF-A9 40WZ3
| SF-A9 40W | Z3 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 110 mm | 220 mm | −110 mm |
| Width | 606 mm | 220 mm | +386 mm |
| Depth | 665 mm | 130 mm | +535 mm |
| Weight | 6.2 kg | 2.4 kg | +3.8 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is SF-A9 40W better than Z3?
- Laser output power40 W vs 4.5 W8.9×
- Work area (surface)1,600 cm² vs 64 cm²25×
- Air assistYes · Z3: No
- Work area width (X)400 mm vs 80 mm5×
- Work area depth (Y)400 mm vs 80 mm5×
- Flame / fire detectionYes · Z3: No
Why is Z3 better than SF-A9 40W?
- Weight6.2 kg vs 2.4 kg2.6×
Specifications
Side by side
| General | ||
| Laser sources | Blue diode (≈455 nm) | Blue diode (≈455 nm) |
| Motion system | Gantry (XY rails) | Gantry (XY rails) |
| Two laser sources | No | No |
| Wavelength | 450 nm | 455 nm |
| Laser power | ||
| Laser output power | 40 W | 4.5 W |
| Work area | ||
| Work area | 400 × 400 mm | 80 × 80 mm |
| Work area width (X) | 400 mm | 80 mm |
| Work area depth (Y) | 400 mm | 80 mm |
| Work area (surface) | 1,600 cm² | 64 cm² |
| Work-area extension kit | — | Yes |
| Speed & cutting | ||
| Max engraving / travel speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass) | 20 mm | — |
| Precision | ||
| Laser spot size | 0.1 mm | — |
| Positioning accuracy | — | 0.05 mm |
| Linear rails | Yes | — |
| Safety | ||
| Enclosed (fully covered) | No | No |
| Flame / fire detection | Yes | No |
| Emergency stop button | Yes | — |
| Tilt / movement sensor | Yes | — |
| Features | ||
| Air assist | Yes | No |
| Built-in camera | No | No |
| Autofocus / auto height | No | No |
| Rotary attachment support | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity & software | ||
| Connections | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | SD / USB drive |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | — |
| USB | Yes | — |
| Bluetooth | Yes | — |
| SD / TF card | — | Yes |
| Compatible software | LightBurn, LaserGRBL | — |
| LightBurn compatible | Yes | — |
| Size & power | ||
| Width | 606 mm | 220 mm |
| Depth | 665 mm | 130 mm |
| Height | 110 mm | 220 mm |
| Weight | 6.2 kg | 2.4 kg |
