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Acmer K1 2.5W vs Aufero AL3 5W

What K1 2.5W does better (0) and where AL3 5W wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Acmer K1 2.5W
Acmer · 2025K1 2.5W
4.0Score
0 advantages≈ US$180
Higher score
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Aufero AL3 5W
Aufero · 2025AL3 5W
2 advantages≈ US$260
2.3Power & cutting3.2

Why is K1 2.5W better than AL3 5W?

K1 2.5W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is AL3 5W better than K1 2.5W?

  1. Laser output power2.5 W vs 5 W2×
  2. Air assistNo · K1 2.5W: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Acmer K1 2.5WAcmer K1 2.5W≈ US$1804.0
Aufero AL3 5WAufero AL3 5W≈ US$260
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Laser power
Laser output power2.5 W5 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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