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WeCreat Vision 20W vs xTool S1 40W

What Vision 20W does better (3) and where S1 40W wins (5) — every spec side by side.

WeCreat Vision 20W
WeCreat · 2023Vision 20W
8.6Score
3 advantages≈ US$1,450
vs
xTool S1 40W
xTool · 2023S1 40W
8.8Score
5 advantages≈ US$1,700
Higher score
6.9Power & cutting9.0
8.0Speed8.0
7.0Precision5.4
5.9Work area7.3
7.9Safety8.8
8.9Features & ease of use4.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

Vision 20WS1 40W
589 × 253531765 × 183561
Vision 20WS1 40WDifference
Height253 mm183 mm+70 mm
Width589 mm765 mm−176 mm
Depth531 mm561 mm−30 mm

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

Why is Vision 20W better than S1 40W?

  1. Built-in cameraYes · S1 40W: No
  2. Autofocus / auto heightYes · S1 40W: No
  3. Laser spot size0.08 mm vs 0.1 mm+25%

Why is S1 40W better than Vision 20W?

  1. Laser output power20 W vs 40 W2×
  2. Work area (surface)1,218 cm² vs 1,589 cm²+30%
  3. Flame / fire detectionNo · Vision 20W: Yes
  4. Work area width (X)420 mm vs 498 mm+19%
  5. Work area depth (Y)290 mm vs 319 mm+10%
Specifications

Side by side

WeCreat Vision 20WWeCreat Vision 20W≈ US$1,4508.6
xTool S1 40WxTool S1 40W≈ US$1,7008.8
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Laser power
Laser output power20 W40 W
Work area
Work area420 × 290 mm498 × 319 mm
Work area width (X)420 mm498 mm
Work area depth (Y)290 mm319 mm
Work area (surface)1,218 cm²1,589 cm²
Max workpiece height—134 mm
Pass-through slotYesYes
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed600 mm/s600 mm/s
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)10 mm—
Max cutting depth – acrylic11 mm—
Precision
Laser spot size0.08 mm0.1 mm
Positioning accuracy0.01 mm0.01 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 interlock—Yes
Features
Air assistNoNo
Built-in cameraYesNo
Autofocus / auto heightYesNo
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsUSB, Wi-FiUSB, Wi-Fi
Wi-FiYesYes
USBYesYes
Compatible softwareLightBurn, WeCreat MakeItLightBurn, xTool Creative Space
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
File formats—SVG, DXF, JPG, PNG, BMP, TIF
Size & power
Width589 mm765 mm
Depth531 mm561 mm
Height253 mm183 mm
Weight—20 kg
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