Sculpfun S9 vs xTool D1 5W
| Laser | ||
| Type | Diode Laser | Diode Laser |
| Wavelength | 450 nm | 455 nm |
| Optical Power | 5.5 W | 5 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 410 × 415 mm | 432 × 406 mm |
| Max Speed | 6,000 mm/min | 9,600 mm/min |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | No | No |
| Air Assist | No | No |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | No | Yes |
| Camera | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $189 | $199 |
| Release Year | 2022 | 2022 |
| Weight | 3 kg | 5 kg |
Pros & Cons
Sculpfun S9
What we like
- Excellent value at under $200
- Ultra-thin 0.06mm compressed spot
- Easy 20-minute assembly
- Compatible with LightBurn, LaserGRBL
- Cuts 8mm pine cleanly
Watch out for
- No air assist or enclosure
- No WiFi connectivity
- Open frame requires safe operating environment
xTool D1 5W
What we like
- Large work area for the price
- Compressed spot for finer engraving
- Compatible with xTool Creative Space and LightBurn
- Safety eye protection glasses included
- Good build quality with aluminium extrusions
Watch out for
- No enclosure (safety concern without cover)
- No air assist included
- Relatively slow
Compatible Materials
Sculpfun S9
WoodLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberAcrylic
xTool D1 5W
WoodLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubber
The Sculpfun S9 costs $189 (5% less) than the xTool D1 5W, which is priced at $199.
The Sculpfun S9 has 9% more optical power (5.5W vs 5W).
The xTool D1 5W offers a 3% larger work area (432 × 406 mm vs 410 × 415 mm).
The xTool D1 5W has a 38% higher maximum speed (9,600 mm/min vs 6,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, xTool D1 5W includes WiFi connectivity, while Sculpfun S9 does not.