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Acmer K1 7W vs Acmer S2 7W

What K1 7W does better (1) and where S2 7W wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Acmer K1 7W
Acmer · 2025K1 7W
4.5Score
1 advantage≈ US$230
vs
Acmer S2 7W
Acmer · 2025S2 7W
5.4Score
4 advantages≈ US$180
Higher score
4.4Power & cutting4.4
3.5Speed3.5
4.0Precision8.7
3.9Work area4.8
9.6Safety3.2
2.9Features & ease of use5.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

K1 7WS2 7W
286 × 190273490 × 195500
K1 7WS2 7WDifference
Height190 mm195 mm−5 mm
Width286 mm490 mm−204 mm
Depth273 mm500 mm−227 mm

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is K1 7W better than S2 7W?

  1. Enclosed (fully covered)Yes · S2 7W: No

Why is S2 7W better than K1 7W?

  1. Work area (surface)225 cm² vs 900 cm²4×
  2. Air assistNo · K1 7W: Yes
  3. Work area width (X)150 mm vs 300 mm2×
  4. Work area depth (Y)150 mm vs 300 mm2×
Specifications

Side by side

Acmer K1 7WAcmer K1 7W≈ US$2304.5
Acmer S2 7WAcmer S2 7W≈ US$1805.4
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Laser power
Laser output power7 W7 W
Work area
Work area150 × 150 mm300 × 300 mm
Work area width (X)150 mm300 mm
Work area depth (Y)150 mm300 mm
Work area (surface)225 cm²900 cm²
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed167 mm/s167 mm/s
Precision
Laser spot size—0.06 mm
Positioning accuracy0.04 mm—
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)YesNo
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Features
Air assistNoYes
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment support—Yes
Connectivity & software
Compatible softwareLightBurnLightBurn
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
Size & power
Width286 mm490 mm
Depth273 mm500 mm
Height190 mm195 mm
Weight2.4 kg—
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