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Acmer P3 24W vs Algolaser Alpha MK2 40W

What P3 24W does better (3) and where Alpha MK2 40W wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Acmer P3 24W
Acmer · 2024P3 24W
8.8Score
3 advantages≈ US$770
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Algolaser Alpha MK2 40W
Algolaser · 2024Alpha MK2 40W
7.9Score
2 advantages≈ US$1,000
8.4Power & cutting9.0
9.2Speed6.9
4.4Precision2.8
8.3Safety4.9
5.7Features & ease of use8.7

Why is P3 24W better than Alpha MK2 40W?

  1. Enclosed (fully covered)Yes · Alpha MK2 40W: No
  2. Max engraving / travel speed800 mm/s vs 500 mm/s+60%
  3. Laser spot size0.1 mm vs 0.16 mm+60%

Why is Alpha MK2 40W better than P3 24W?

  1. Laser output power24 W vs 40 W+67%
  2. Air assistNo · P3 24W: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Acmer P3 24WAcmer P3 24W≈ US$7708.8
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Wavelength—450 nm
Laser power
Laser output power24 W40 W
Work area
Work area—400 × 410 mm
Work area width (X)—400 mm
Work area depth (Y)—410 mm
Work area (surface)—1,640 cm²
Conveyor / roll feeder supportYes—
Work-area extension kit—Yes
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed800 mm/s500 mm/s
Precision
Laser spot size0.1 mm0.16 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)YesNo
Laser safety classClass 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)—
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Built-in fume filter / purifier—Yes
Exhaust fanYes—
Features
Air assistNoYes
Built-in cameraYesYes
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Connectivity & software
Compatible softwareLightBurnLightBurn, LaserGRBL
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
File formatsJPG, PNG, BMP, GIF, SVG—
Size & power
Width—650 mm
Depth—730 mm
Height—240 mm
Weight—6.5 kg
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