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Acmer P1 S pro 36W vs Wainlux Z3

What P1 S pro 36W does better (5) and where Z3 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acmer P1 S pro 36W
Acmer · 2023P1 S pro 36W
6.4Score
5 advantages≈ US$600
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Wainlux Z3
Wainlux · 2023Z3
4.0Score
1 advantage≈ US$720
8.6Power & cutting2.9
3.5Speed8.0
6.2Work area2.1
3.2Safety3.2
5.7Features & ease of use3.1

Why is P1 S pro 36W better than Z3?

  1. Laser output power36 W vs 4.5 W8×
  2. Work area (surface)1,406 cm² vs 64 cm²22×
  3. Air assistYes · Z3: No
  4. Work area width (X)380 mm vs 80 mm4.8×
  5. Work area depth (Y)370 mm vs 80 mm4.6×

Why is Z3 better than P1 S pro 36W?

  1. Max engraving / travel speed167 mm/s vs 600 mm/s3.6×
Specifications

Side by side

Acmer P1 S pro 36WAcmer P1 S pro 36W≈ US$6006.4
Wainlux Z3Wainlux Z3≈ US$7204.0
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Wavelength—455 nm
Laser power
Laser output power36 W4.5 W
Work area
Work area380 × 370 mm80 × 80 mm
Work area width (X)380 mm80 mm
Work area depth (Y)370 mm80 mm
Work area (surface)1,406 cm²64 cm²
Work-area extension kit—Yes
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed167 mm/s600 mm/s
Precision
Positioning accuracy—0.05 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Features
Air assistYesNo
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Connectivity & software
Connections—SD / USB drive
SD / TF card—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurn—
LightBurn compatibleYes—
File formatsJPG, PNG, BMP, GIF, SVG—
Size & power
Width—220 mm
Depth—130 mm
Height—220 mm
Weight—2.4 kg
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