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Wainlux Z3 vs xTool S1 10W

What Z3 does better (2) and where S1 10W wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Wainlux Z3
Wainlux · 2023Z3
4.0Score
2 advantages≈ US$720
vs
xTool S1 10W
xTool · 2023S1 10W
8.9Score
6 advantages≈ US$900
Higher score
2.9Power & cutting5.7
8.0Speed6.1
3.6Precision8.2
2.1Work area8.4
3.2Safety9.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

Z3S1 10W
220 × 220130765 × 183561
Z3S1 10WDifference
Height220 mm183 mm+37 mm
Width220 mm765 mm−545 mm
Depth130 mm561 mm−431 mm
Weight2.4 kg20 kg−17.6 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Z3 better than S1 10W?

  1. Max engraving / travel speed600 mm/s vs 400 mm/s+50%
  2. Weight2.4 kg vs 20 kg8.3×

Why is S1 10W better than Z3?

  1. Work area (surface)64 cm² vs 1,643 cm²25.7×
  2. Laser output power4.5 W vs 10 W2.2×
  3. Enclosed (fully covered)No · Z3: Yes
  4. Positioning accuracy0.05 mm vs 0.01 mm5×
  5. Work area width (X)80 mm vs 498 mm6.2×
  6. Work area depth (Y)80 mm vs 330 mm4.1×
Specifications

Side by side

Wainlux Z3Wainlux Z3≈ US$7204.0
xTool S1 10WxTool S1 10W≈ US$9008.9
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNo—
Wavelength455 nm—
Laser power
Laser output power4.5 W10 W
Work area
Work area80 × 80 mm498 × 330 mm
Work area width (X)80 mm498 mm
Work area depth (Y)80 mm330 mm
Work area (surface)64 cm²1,643 cm²
Max workpiece height—134 mm
Work-area extension kitYes—
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed600 mm/s400 mm/s
Precision
Laser spot size—0.06 mm
Positioning accuracy0.05 mm0.01 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoYes
Laser safety class—Class 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)
Flame / fire detectionNo—
Features
Air assistNo—
Built-in cameraNo—
Autofocus / auto heightNo—
Rotary attachment supportYes—
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsSD / USB driveUSB, Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi—Yes
USB—Yes
SD / TF cardYes—
Compatible software—LightBurn, xTool Creative Space
LightBurn compatible—Yes
File formats—SVG, DXF, JPG, PNG, BMP, TIF
Size & power
Width220 mm765 mm
Depth130 mm561 mm
Height220 mm183 mm
Weight2.4 kg20 kg
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