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Acmer PM 100W vs Acmer S2 Pro 48W

What PM 100W does better (3) and where S2 Pro 48W wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Acmer PM 100W
Acmer · 2025PM 100W
8.0Score
3 advantages≈ US$4,300
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Acmer S2 Pro 48W
Acmer · 2025S2 Pro 48W
8.0Score
3 advantages≈ US$760
8.9Power & cutting9.4
4.9Speed6.1
7.8Work area7.7
4.7Safety3.2
5.6Features & ease of use5.7

Why is PM 100W better than S2 Pro 48W?

  1. Laser output power100 W vs 48 W2.1×
  2. Max engraving / travel speed10,000 mm/s vs 400 mm/s25×
  3. Autofocus / auto heightYes · S2 Pro 48W: No

Why is S2 Pro 48W better than PM 100W?

  1. Work area (surface)400 cm² vs 1,600 cm²4×
  2. Work area width (X)200 mm vs 400 mm2×
  3. Work area depth (Y)200 mm vs 400 mm2×
Specifications

Side by side

Acmer PM 100WAcmer PM 100W≈ US$4,3008.0
Acmer S2 Pro 48WAcmer S2 Pro 48W≈ US$7608.0
General
Laser sourcesFibre (1064 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGalvo (scanning mirrors)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
MOPA fibre source (adjustable pulse)Yes—
Laser power
Laser output power100 W48 W
Work area
Work area200 × 200 mm400 × 400 mm
Work area width (X)200 mm400 mm
Work area depth (Y)200 mm400 mm
Work area (surface)400 cm²1,600 cm²
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed10,000 mm/s400 mm/s
Precision
Laser spot size—0.1 mm
Linear rails—Yes
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detection—No
Features
Air assist—Yes
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightYesNo
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Connectivity & software
Compatible softwareLightBurnLightBurn
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
Size & power
Width470 mm—
Depth350 mm—
Height610 mm—
Weight23 kg—
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