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Wainlux L8 20W vs xTool S1 20W

What L8 20W does better (2) and where S1 20W wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Wainlux L8 20W
Wainlux · 2024L8 20W
9.2Score
2 advantages≈ US$1,100
Higher score
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xTool S1 20W
xTool · 2023S1 20W
8.5Score
1 advantage≈ US$1,300
7.7Power & cutting7.7
8.9Speed8.0
7.4Safety8.8
5.0Features & ease of use4.0

Why is L8 20W better than S1 20W?

  1. Air assistYes · S1 20W: No
  2. Max engraving / travel speed667 mm/s vs 600 mm/s+11%

Why is S1 20W better than L8 20W?

  1. Flame / fire detectionNo · L8 20W: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Wainlux L8 20WWainlux L8 20W≈ US$1,1009.2
xTool S1 20WxTool S1 20W≈ US$1,3008.5
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGalvo (scanning mirrors)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Laser power
Laser output power20 W20 W
Work area
Work area—498 × 319 mm
Work area width (X)—498 mm
Work area depth (Y)—319 mm
Work area (surface)—1,589 cm²
Max workpiece height—134 mm
Pass-through slot—Yes
Work-area extension kitYes—
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed667 mm/s600 mm/s
Precision
Laser spot size—0.1 mm
Positioning accuracy—0.01 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)YesYes
Laser safety classClass 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)Class 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)
Flame / fire detectionNoYes
Emergency stop buttonYesYes
Lid interlockYesYes
Laser shield / filter coverYes—
Features
Air assistYesNo
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment support—Yes
Connectivity & software
Connections—USB, Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi—Yes
USB—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurnLightBurn, xTool Creative Space
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
File formats—SVG, DXF, JPG, PNG, BMP, TIF
Size & power
Width—765 mm
Depth—561 mm
Height—183 mm
Weight—20 kg
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