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Acmer PM 30W vs Gweike G2 20W

What PM 30W does better (5) and where G2 20W wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Acmer PM 30W
Acmer · 2025PM 30W
5.8Score
5 advantages≈ US$1,600
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Gweike G2 20W
Gweike · 2023G2 20W
5.7Score
2 advantages≈ US$1,300
4.0Power & cutting2.7
4.9Speed8.6
7.8Work area3.0
4.7Safety4.7
5.6Features & ease of use2.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

PM 30WG2 20W
470 × 610350260 × 505440
PM 30WG2 20WDifference
Height610 mm505 mm+105 mm
Width470 mm260 mm+210 mm
Depth350 mm440 mm−90 mm
Weight23 kg6.5 kg+16.5 kg

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

Why is PM 30W better than G2 20W?

  1. Work area (surface)400 cm² vs 121 cm²3.3×
  2. Laser output power30 W vs 20 W+50%
  3. Autofocus / auto heightYes · G2 20W: No
  4. Work area width (X)200 mm vs 110 mm+82%
  5. Work area depth (Y)200 mm vs 110 mm+82%

Why is G2 20W better than PM 30W?

  1. Max engraving / travel speed10,000 mm/s vs 15,000 mm/s+50%
  2. Weight23 kg vs 6.5 kg3.5×
Specifications

Side by side

Acmer PM 30WAcmer PM 30W≈ US$1,6005.8
Gweike G2 20WGweike G2 20W≈ US$1,3005.7
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 mm110 × 110 mm
Work area width (X)200 mm110 mm
Work area depth (Y)200 mm110 mm
Work area (surface)400 cm²121 cm²
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed10,000 mm/s15,000 mm/s
Precision
Positioning accuracy—0.001 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Features
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightYesNo
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Connectivity & software
Connections—USB, Bluetooth
USB—Yes
Bluetooth—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurnLightBurn
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
Size & power
Width470 mm260 mm
Depth350 mm440 mm
Height610 mm505 mm
Weight23 kg6.5 kg
Rated power consumption—120 W
Input voltage—110–240 V
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