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Acmer P2 20W vs Ortur LM3 20W

What P2 20W does better (3) and where LM3 20W wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acmer P2 20W
Acmer · 2023P2 20W
9.0Score
3 advantages≈ US$540
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Ortur LM3 20W
Ortur · 2022LM3 20W
7.5Score
0 advantages≈ US$620
8.2Power & cutting7.7
9.2Work area6.4
6.0Safety4.9
5.0Features & ease of use5.7

Why is P2 20W better than LM3 20W?

  1. Work area (surface)3,360 cm² vs 1,420 cm²2.4×
  2. Work area depth (Y)800 mm vs 355 mm2.3×
  3. Work area width (X)420 mm vs 400 mm+5%

Why is LM3 20W better than P2 20W?

LM3 20W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Acmer P2 20WAcmer P2 20W≈ US$5409.0
Ortur LM3 20WOrtur LM3 20W≈ US$6207.5
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 W20 W
Work area
Work area420 × 800 mm400 × 355 mm
Work area width (X)420 mm400 mm
Work area depth (Y)800 mm355 mm
Work area (surface)3,360 cm²1,420 cm²
Work-area extension kitYesYes
Speed & cutting
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)30 mm—
Precision
Laser spot size—0.08 mm
Linear railsYes—
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Emergency stop buttonYes—
Tilt / movement sensorYes—
Built-in fume filter / purifier—Yes
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment support—Yes
Connectivity & software
Compatible softwareLightBurnLightBurn, LaserGRBL
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
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