SFX ALW-1400
#10 in Up to 1,500 WFull review
For a mobile welder who wants to leave the gas bottle behind. The price is high for the power.
Amazon $6,999$6,999
The SFX ALW-1400 is the better laser welder overall, rated 3.5 to 3.3. The SFX ALW-1400 leads on laser power and functions. The SFX ALW-1200A wins on price. The SFX ALW-1200A costs $2,344.95 less ($4,654.05 vs $6,999).
SFX ALW-1200A
#14 in Up to 1,500 WFull review
For a shop that wants an air-cooled 1,200 W welder with a light gun. The missing warranty pulls it down the list.
Amazon $4,654.05$4,654.05
Prices were last checked November 3, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the SFX ALW-1400 for laser power (1,400 W laser vs 1,200 W laser) and functions (wire feeder included, cleans, cuts vs wire feeder included, cleans).
- Choose the SFX ALW-1200A for price ($4,654.05 vs $6,999).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every up to 1,500 W laser welder; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | SFX ALW-1400 | SFX ALW-1200A |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Price 30% | 34 $6,999 | 73 $4,654.05 |
| Laser power 25% | 91 1,400 W laser | 73 1,200 W laser |
| Functions 10% | 85 wire feeder included, cleans, cuts | 60 wire feeder included, cleans |
| Portability 10% | 60 air cooled | 60 air cooled |
| Warranty 25% | 33 1-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| SFX ALW-1400 | SFX ALW-1200A | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser | ||
| Laser power | 1,400 W | 1,200 W |
| Laser type | Fiber | Fiber |
| Welds steel up to | - | 3 mm |
| Fiber cable | 5 m | - |
| Functions | ||
| Cleans | Yes | Yes |
| Cuts | Yes | - |
| Wire feeder included | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Cooling | Air | Air |
| Input voltage | 220 V | 220 V |
| Runs on 120 V | No | No |
| Weight | - | 70.5 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | - |
| Laser source warranty | 2 years | - |