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Acmer K1 12W vs Aufero AL3 10W

What K1 12W does better (1) and where AL3 10W wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acmer K1 12W
Acmer · 2025K1 12W
5.2Score
1 advantage≈ US$270
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Aufero AL3 10W
Aufero · 2025AL3 10W
1 advantage≈ US$340
6.7Power & cutting5.7

Why is K1 12W better than AL3 10W?

  1. Laser output power12 W vs 10 W+20%

Why is AL3 10W better than K1 12W?

  1. Air assistNo · K1 12W: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Acmer K1 12WAcmer K1 12W≈ US$2705.2
Aufero AL3 10WAufero AL3 10W≈ US$340
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Laser power
Laser output power12 W10 W
Work area
Work area150 × 150 mm—
Work area width (X)150 mm—
Work area depth (Y)150 mm—
Work area (surface)225 cm²—
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed167 mm/s—
Precision
Positioning accuracy0.04 mm—
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)Yes—
Flame / fire detectionNo—
Features
Air assistNoYes
Built-in cameraNo—
Autofocus / auto heightNo—
Rotary attachment support—Yes
Connectivity & software
Compatible softwareLightBurn—
LightBurn compatibleYes—
Size & power
Width286 mm—
Depth273 mm—
Height190 mm—
Weight2.4 kg—
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