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Acmer PM 30W vs Acmer PM 50W

What PM 30W does better (0) and where PM 50W wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acmer PM 30W
Acmer · 2025PM 30W
5.8Score
0 advantages≈ US$1,600
vs
Acmer PM 50W
Acmer · 2025PM 50W
6.6Score
1 advantage≈ US$2,200
Higher score
4.0Power & cutting5.5
4.9Speed4.9
7.8Work area7.8
4.7Safety4.7
5.6Features & ease of use5.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

PM 30WPM 50W
470 × 610350470 × 610350
PM 30WPM 50WDifference
Height610 mm610 mm=
Width470 mm470 mm=
Depth350 mm350 mm=
Weight23 kg23 kg=

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

Why is PM 30W better than PM 50W?

PM 30W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is PM 50W better than PM 30W?

  1. Laser output power30 W vs 50 W+67%
Specifications

Side by side

Acmer PM 30WAcmer PM 30W≈ US$1,6005.8
Acmer PM 50WAcmer PM 50W≈ US$2,2006.6
General
Laser sourcesFibre (1064 nm)Fibre (1064 nm)
Motion systemGalvo (scanning mirrors)Galvo (scanning mirrors)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
MOPA fibre source (adjustable pulse)YesYes
Laser power
Laser output power30 W50 W
Work area
Work area200 × 200 mm200 × 200 mm
Work area width (X)200 mm200 mm
Work area depth (Y)200 mm200 mm
Work area (surface)400 cm²400 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 mm470 mm
Depth350 mm350 mm
Height610 mm610 mm
Weight23 kg23 kg
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