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Acmer GE1 10W vs Aufero AL3 20W

What GE1 10W does better (1) and where AL3 20W wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Acmer GE1 10W
Acmer · 2026GE1 10W
5.3Score
1 advantage≈ US$800
Higher score
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Aufero AL3 20W
Aufero · 2025AL3 20W
2 advantages≈ US$600
4.8Power & cutting7.7

Why is GE1 10W better than AL3 20W?

  1. Two laser sourcesYes · AL3 20W: No

Why is AL3 20W better than GE1 10W?

  1. Laser output power10 W vs 20 W2×
  2. Air assistNo · GE1 10W: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Acmer GE1 10WAcmer GE1 10W≈ US$8005.3
Aufero AL3 20WAufero AL3 20W≈ US$600
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 W20 W
Second laser output power2 W—
Work area
Work area105 × 105 mm—
Work area width (X)105 mm—
Work area depth (Y)105 mm—
Work area (surface)110 cm²—
Work-area extension kitYes—
Speed & cutting
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)8 mm—
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)Yes—
Flame / fire detectionNo—
Emergency stop buttonYes—
Features
Air assistNoYes
Built-in cameraNo—
Autofocus / auto heightYes—
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Connectivity & software
Compatible softwareLightBurn—
LightBurn compatibleYes—
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