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Acmer PM 30W vs AtomStack A20 Pro 20W

What PM 30W does better (3) and where A20 Pro 20W wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Acmer PM 30W
Acmer · 2025PM 30W
5.8Score
3 advantages≈ US$1,600
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AtomStack A20 Pro 20W
AtomStack · 2024A20 Pro 20W
4.4Score
3 advantages≈ US$890
4.0Power & cutting2.7
4.9Speed2.1
7.8Work area9.6
4.7Safety7.3
5.6Features & ease of use2.5

Why is PM 30W better than A20 Pro 20W?

  1. Max engraving / travel speed10,000 mm/s vs 400 mm/s25×
  2. Laser output power30 W vs 20 W+50%
  3. Autofocus / auto heightYes · A20 Pro 20W: No

Why is A20 Pro 20W better than PM 30W?

  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

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Acmer PM 30WAcmer PM 30W≈ US$1,6005.8
General
Laser sourcesFibre (1064 nm)Fibre (1064 nm)
Motion systemGalvo (scanning mirrors)Galvo (scanning mirrors)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
MOPA fibre source (adjustable pulse)Yes—
Wavelength—1,064 nm
Laser power
Laser output power30 W20 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—0.06 mm
Positioning accuracy—0.01 mm
Linear rails—Yes
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Tilt / movement sensor—Yes
Features
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightYesNo
Rotary attachment supportYes—
Connectivity & software
Connections—USB
USB—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurnLightBurn, AtomStack Studio
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
Size & power
Width470 mm—
Depth350 mm—
Height610 mm—
Weight23 kg—
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