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Acmer PM 100W vs Acmer SM 30W

What PM 100W does better (4) and where SM 30W wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acmer PM 100W
Acmer · 2025PM 100W
8.0Score
4 advantages≈ US$4,300
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Acmer SM 30W
Acmer · 2025SM 30W
4.6Score
0 advantages≈ US$1,800
8.9Power & cutting4.2
5.2Speed5.2
7.6Work area5.2
4.8Safety4.8
5.5Features & ease of use5.5

Why is PM 100W better than SM 30W?

  1. Laser output power100 W vs 30 W3.3×
  2. Work area (surface)400 cm² vs 225 cm²+78%
  3. Work area width (X)200 mm vs 150 mm+33%
  4. Work area depth (Y)200 mm vs 150 mm+33%

Why is SM 30W better than PM 100W?

SM 30W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Acmer PM 100WAcmer PM 100W≈ US$4,3008.0
Acmer SM 30WAcmer SM 30W≈ US$1,8004.6
General
Laser sourcesFibre (1064 nm)Fibre (1064 nm)
Motion systemGalvo (scanning mirrors)Galvo (scanning mirrors)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
MOPA fibre source (adjustable pulse)YesYes
Wavelength—1,064 nm
Laser power
Laser output power100 W30 W
Work area
Work area200 × 200 mm150 × 150 mm
Work area width (X)200 mm150 mm
Work area depth (Y)200 mm150 mm
Work area (surface)400 cm²225 cm²
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed10,000 mm/s10,000 mm/s
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Features
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightYesYes
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Connectivity & software
Compatible softwareLightBurnLightBurn
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
Size & power
Width470 mm—
Depth350 mm—
Height610 mm—
Weight23 kg—
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