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Acmer P1 S pro 20W vs Algolaser MK3 15W

What P1 S pro 20W does better (1) and where MK3 15W wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acmer P1 S pro 20W
Acmer · 2023P1 S pro 20W
6.0Score
1 advantage≈ US$330
vs
Algolaser MK3 15W
Algolaser · 2026MK3 15W
7.4Score
1 advantage≈ US$310
Higher score
7.7Power & cutting7.0
3.2Safety4.9
5.7Features & ease of use8.2

Why is P1 S pro 20W better than MK3 15W?

  1. Laser output power20 W vs 15 W+33%

Why is MK3 15W better than P1 S pro 20W?

  1. Built-in cameraNo · P1 S pro 20W: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Acmer P1 S pro 20WAcmer P1 S pro 20W≈ US$3306.0
Algolaser MK3 15WAlgolaser MK3 15W≈ US$3107.4
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Laser power
Laser output power20 W15 W
Work area
Work area380 × 370 mm—
Work area width (X)380 mm—
Work area depth (Y)370 mm—
Work area (surface)1,406 cm²—
Work-area extension kit—Yes
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed167 mm/s—
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Built-in fume filter / purifier—Yes
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in cameraNoYes
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Touchscreen / control panel—Yes
Connectivity & software
Compatible softwareLightBurnLightBurn
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
File formatsJPG, PNG, BMP, GIF, SVG—
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