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Acmer P3 24W vs Wainlux L8 20W

What P3 24W does better (3) and where L8 20W wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acmer P3 24W
Acmer · 2024P3 24W
8.8Score
3 advantages≈ US$770
vs
Wainlux L8 20W
Wainlux · 2024L8 20W
9.2Score
1 advantage≈ US$1,100
Higher score
8.4Power & cutting7.7
9.2Speed8.9
8.3Safety7.4
5.7Features & ease of use5.0

Why is P3 24W better than L8 20W?

  1. Built-in cameraYes · L8 20W: No
  2. Laser output power24 W vs 20 W+20%
  3. Max engraving / travel speed800 mm/s vs 667 mm/s+20%

Why is L8 20W better than P3 24W?

  1. Air assistNo · P3 24W: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Acmer P3 24WAcmer P3 24W≈ US$7708.8
Wainlux L8 20WWainlux L8 20W≈ US$1,1009.2
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Galvo (scanning mirrors)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Laser power
Laser output power24 W20 W
Work area
Conveyor / roll feeder supportYes—
Work-area extension kit—Yes
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed800 mm/s667 mm/s
Precision
Laser spot size0.1 mm—
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)YesYes
Laser safety classClass 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)Class 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Emergency stop button—Yes
Lid interlock—Yes
Exhaust fanYes—
Laser shield / filter cover—Yes
Features
Air assistNoYes
Built-in cameraYesNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYes—
Connectivity & software
Compatible softwareLightBurnLightBurn
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
File formatsJPG, PNG, BMP, GIF, SVG—
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