AtomStack A70 Max vs xTool S1 40W
Verdict
On our scores the xTool S1 40W comes out ahead, 78 to 70. The AtomStack A70 Max is a 70 W diode laser with a 850 × 800 mm work area; the xTool S1 40W is a 40 W diode laser with 498 × 319 mm. The AtomStack A70 Max costs about $60 less at list price.
The AtomStack A70 Max is best for
Makers and small shops who mainly cut thick wood and dark acrylic and have a garage or workshop with proper extraction.The xTool S1 40W is best for
Hobbyists and small sellers who want a powerful diode cutter for wood and dark acrylic that is safe to run in a shared space.Specs and scores side by side
| AtomStack A70 Max | xTool S1 40W | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser type | Diode laser | Diode laser |
| Form | Open frame | Enclosed |
| Optical power | 70 W | 40 W |
| Work area | 850 × 800 mm | 498 × 319 mm |
| Max speed | 400 mm/s (24,000 mm/min) | 600 mm/s |
| Air assist | Included | Included |
| Camera | No | No |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Safety | Open frame with an exposed Class 4 beam; flame alarm, emergency stop button and gyroscope tilt detection; enclosure sold separately | Class 1 enclosure with lid-open stop, 5-direction flame detection, emergency stop and key lock; becomes Class 4 with the Class 4 riser base and conveyor |
| Weight | 19 kg | 20 kg |
| Price | $1,639 | $1,699 |
| Overall score | 70 | 78 |
| Power score | 88 | 80 |
| Speed score | 60 | 66 |
| Ease score | 62 | 84 |
| Safety score | 38 | 90 |
| Value score | 68 | 76 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the AtomStack A70 Max or the xTool S1 40W?
On our scores the xTool S1 40W comes out ahead, 78 to 70. The AtomStack A70 Max is a 70 W diode laser with a 850 × 800 mm work area; the xTool S1 40W is a 40 W diode laser with 498 × 319 mm. The AtomStack A70 Max costs about $60 less at list price.
Which is cheaper, the AtomStack A70 Max or the xTool S1 40W?
At list price the AtomStack A70 Max ($1,639) costs less than the xTool S1 40W ($1,699).
How we rank: by our own scores for power, speed, ease of use, safety and value, from the maker's published specs and independent tests where they exist. Some links earn us a commission (for example TwoTrees, SainSmart, Gweike and Amazon). That never changes a score or the order of a list (disclosure).