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Acmer P3 48W vs Genmitsu L8 40W

What P3 48W does better (3) and where L8 40W wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acmer P3 48W
Acmer · 2024P3 48W
9.2Score
3 advantages≈ US$1,150
vs
Genmitsu L8 40W
Genmitsu · 2023L8 40W
9.4Score
1 advantage≈ US$1,150
Higher score
9.4Power & cutting9.0
9.2Speed8.9
4.4Precision4.8
8.3Safety8.3
5.7Features & ease of use9.1

Why is P3 48W better than L8 40W?

  1. Laser output power48 W vs 40 W+20%
  2. Laser spot size0.1 mm vs 0.13 mm+30%
  3. Max engraving / travel speed800 mm/s vs 667 mm/s+20%

Why is L8 40W better than P3 48W?

  1. Air assistNo · P3 48W: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Acmer P3 48WAcmer P3 48W≈ US$1,1509.2
Genmitsu L8 40WGenmitsu L8 40W≈ US$1,1509.4
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 power48 W40 W
Work area
Work area—400 × 400 mm
Work area width (X)—400 mm
Work area depth (Y)—400 mm
Work area (surface)—1,600 cm²
Conveyor / roll feeder supportYes—
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed800 mm/s667 mm/s
Precision
Laser spot size0.1 mm0.13 mm
Positioning accuracy—0.01 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)YesYes
Laser safety classClass 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)Class 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Exhaust fanYes—
Features
Air assistNoYes
Built-in cameraYesYes
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Connectivity & software
Connections—Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi—Yes
USB—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurnLightBurn
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
File formatsJPG, PNG, BMP, GIF, SVGJPG, 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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