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Acmer GE1 10W vs Acmer S2 Pro 36W

What GE1 10W does better (3) and where S2 Pro 36W wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Acmer GE1 10W
Acmer · 2026GE1 10W
5.3Score
3 advantages≈ US$800
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Acmer S2 Pro 36W
Acmer · 2025S2 Pro 36W
7.6Score
5 advantages≈ US$580
Higher score
4.8Power & cutting8.6
2.5Work area7.8
8.7Safety3.2
5.7Features & ease of use5.7

Why is GE1 10W better than S2 Pro 36W?

  1. Enclosed (fully covered)Yes · S2 Pro 36W: No
  2. Autofocus / auto heightYes · S2 Pro 36W: No
  3. Two laser sourcesYes · S2 Pro 36W: No

Why is S2 Pro 36W better than GE1 10W?

  1. Laser output power10 W vs 36 W3.6×
  2. Work area (surface)110 cm² vs 1,600 cm²14.5×
  3. Air assistNo · GE1 10W: Yes
  4. Work area width (X)105 mm vs 400 mm3.8×
  5. Work area depth (Y)105 mm vs 400 mm3.8×
Specifications

Side by side

Acmer GE1 10WAcmer GE1 10W≈ US$8005.3
Acmer S2 Pro 36WAcmer S2 Pro 36W≈ US$5807.6
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm), Infrared diode (1064 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGalvo (scanning mirrors)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesYesNo
Laser power
Laser output power10 W36 W
Second laser output power2 W—
Work area
Work area105 × 105 mm400 × 400 mm
Work area width (X)105 mm400 mm
Work area depth (Y)105 mm400 mm
Work area (surface)110 cm²1,600 cm²
Work-area extension kitYes—
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed—400 mm/s
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)8 mm—
Precision
Laser spot size—0.1 mm
Linear rails—Yes
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)YesNo
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Emergency stop buttonYes—
Features
Air assistNoYes
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightYesNo
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Connectivity & software
Compatible softwareLightBurnLightBurn
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
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