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Acmer PM 30W vs Sculpfun G20 20W

What PM 30W does better (5) and where G20 20W wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acmer PM 30W
Acmer · 2025PM 30W
5.8Score
5 advantages≈ US$1,600
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Sculpfun G20 20W
Sculpfun · 2026G20 20W
3.7Score
1 advantage≈ US$1,500
4.0Power & cutting2.7
4.9Speed4.9
7.8Work area5.1
4.7Safety4.7
5.6Features & ease of use3.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

PM 30WG20 20W
470 × 610350330 × 418250
PM 30WG20 20WDifference
Height610 mm418 mm+192 mm
Width470 mm330 mm+140 mm
Depth350 mm250 mm+100 mm
Weight23 kg6.9 kg+16.1 kg

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

Why is PM 30W better than G20 20W?

  1. Work area (surface)400 cm² vs 225 cm²+78%
  2. Laser output power30 W vs 20 W+50%
  3. Autofocus / auto heightYes · G20 20W: No
  4. Work area width (X)200 mm vs 150 mm+33%
  5. Work area depth (Y)200 mm vs 150 mm+33%

Why is G20 20W better than PM 30W?

  1. Weight23 kg vs 6.9 kg3.3×
Specifications

Side by side

Acmer PM 30WAcmer PM 30W≈ US$1,6005.8
Sculpfun G20 20WSculpfun G20 20W≈ US$1,5003.7
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 mm150 × 150 mm
Work area width (X)200 mm150 mm
Work area depth (Y)200 mm150 mm
Work area (surface)400 cm²225 cm²
Work-area extension kit—Yes
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed10,000 mm/s10,000 mm/s
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Features
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightYesNo
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Connectivity & software
Connections—USB, Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi—Yes
USB—Yes
Phone app control—Yes
Compatible softwareLightBurnLightBurn
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
File formats—SVG, DXF, JPG, PNG, BMP
Size & power
Width470 mm330 mm
Depth350 mm250 mm
Height610 mm418 mm
Weight23 kg6.9 kg
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