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Acmer PM 100W vs Monport Autoforge XPro 30W

What PM 100W does better (1) and where Autoforge XPro 30W wins (7) — every spec side by side.

Acmer PM 100W
Acmer · 2025PM 100W
8.0Score
1 advantage≈ US$4,300
vs
Monport Autoforge XPro 30W
Monport · 2025Autoforge XPro 30W
8.1Score
7 advantages≈ US$3,200
Higher score
8.9Power & cutting4.0
4.9Speed9.7
7.8Work area9.2
4.7Safety7.3
5.6Features & ease of use8.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

PM 100WAutoforge XPro 30W
470 × 610350350 × 550400
PM 100WAutoforge XPro 30WDifference
Height610 mm550 mm+60 mm
Width470 mm350 mm+120 mm
Depth350 mm400 mm−50 mm
Weight23 kg18 kg+5 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is PM 100W better than Autoforge XPro 30W?

  1. Laser output power100 W vs 30 W3.3×

Why is Autoforge XPro 30W better than PM 100W?

  1. Max engraving / travel speed10,000 mm/s vs 30,000 mm/s3×
  2. Work area (surface)400 cm² vs 645 cm²+61%
  3. Built-in cameraNo · PM 100W: Yes
  4. Two laser sourcesNo · PM 100W: Yes
  5. Weight23 kg vs 18 kg+28%
  6. Work area width (X)200 mm vs 254 mm+27%
  7. Work area depth (Y)200 mm vs 254 mm+27%
Specifications

Side by side

Acmer PM 100WAcmer PM 100W≈ US$4,3008.0
General
Laser sourcesFibre (1064 nm)Fibre (1064 nm), Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGalvo (scanning mirrors)Galvo (scanning mirrors)
Two laser sourcesNoYes
MOPA fibre source (adjustable pulse)Yes—
Wavelength—1,064 nm
Laser power
Laser output power100 W30 W
Work area
Work area200 × 200 mm254 × 254 mm
Work area width (X)200 mm254 mm
Work area depth (Y)200 mm254 mm
Work area (surface)400 cm²645 cm²
Conveyor / roll feeder support—Yes
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed10,000 mm/s30,000 mm/s
Precision
Laser spot size—0.1 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Lid interlock—Yes
Features
Air assist—Yes
Built-in cameraNoYes
Autofocus / auto heightYesYes
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Touchscreen / control panel—Yes
Offline engraving (no computer)—Yes
Connectivity & software
Connections—USB, Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi—Yes
USB—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurnLightBurn
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
Size & power
Width470 mm350 mm
Depth350 mm400 mm
Height610 mm550 mm
Weight23 kg18 kg
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