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Acmer P2 33W vs Genmitsu L8 20W

What P2 33W does better (4) and where L8 20W wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Acmer P2 33W
Acmer · 2023P2 33W
9.2Score
4 advantages≈ US$590
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Genmitsu L8 20W
Genmitsu · 2023L8 20W
9.1Score
2 advantages≈ US$660
8.7Power & cutting7.7
9.2Work area7.7
6.0Safety8.3
5.0Features & ease of use9.1

Why is P2 33W better than L8 20W?

  1. Work area (surface)3,360 cm² vs 1,600 cm²2.1×
  2. Laser output power33 W vs 20 W+65%
  3. Work area depth (Y)800 mm vs 400 mm2×
  4. Work area width (X)420 mm vs 400 mm+5%

Why is L8 20W better than P2 33W?

  1. Enclosed (fully covered)No · P2 33W: Yes
  2. Built-in cameraNo · P2 33W: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Acmer P2 33WAcmer P2 33W≈ US$5909.2
Genmitsu L8 20WGenmitsu L8 20W≈ US$6609.1
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 power33 W20 W
Work area
Work area420 × 800 mm400 × 400 mm
Work area width (X)420 mm400 mm
Work area depth (Y)800 mm400 mm
Work area (surface)3,360 cm²1,600 cm²
Work-area extension kitYes—
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed—667 mm/s
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)30 mm—
Precision
Laser spot size—0.13 mm
Positioning accuracy—0.01 mm
Linear railsYes—
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoYes
Laser safety class—Class 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Emergency stop buttonYes—
Tilt / movement sensorYes—
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in cameraNoYes
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment support—Yes
Connectivity & software
Connections—Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi—Yes
USB—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurnLightBurn
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
File formats—JPG, BMP, PNG, GIF, DXF, PLT, HPGL
Size & power
Width—715 mm
Depth—621 mm
Height—261 mm
Rated power consumption—240 W
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