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Acmer PM 50W vs Gweike G2 Max 50W

What PM 50W does better (4) and where G2 Max 50W wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Acmer PM 50W
Acmer · 2025PM 50W
6.6Score
4 advantages≈ US$2,200
vs
Gweike G2 Max 50W
Gweike · 2024G2 Max 50W
8.5Score
3 advantages≈ US$2,500
Higher score
5.5Power & cutting5.5
4.9Speed8.6
7.8Work area5.1
4.7Safety8.6
5.6Features & ease of use2.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

PM 50WG2 Max 50W
470 × 610350260 × 505440
PM 50WG2 Max 50WDifference
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 50W better than G2 Max 50W?

  1. Work area (surface)400 cm² vs 225 cm²+78%
  2. Autofocus / auto heightYes · G2 Max 50W: No
  3. Work area width (X)200 mm vs 150 mm+33%
  4. Work area depth (Y)200 mm vs 150 mm+33%

Why is G2 Max 50W better than PM 50W?

  1. Enclosed (fully covered)No · PM 50W: Yes
  2. Max engraving / travel speed10,000 mm/s vs 15,000 mm/s+50%
  3. Weight23 kg vs 6.5 kg3.5×
Specifications

Side by side

Acmer PM 50WAcmer PM 50W≈ US$2,2006.6
Gweike G2 Max 50WGweike G2 Max 50W≈ US$2,5008.5
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 power50 W50 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
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed10,000 mm/s15,000 mm/s
Precision
Positioning accuracy—0.001 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoYes
Emergency stop button—Yes
Laser shield / filter cover—Yes
Features
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightYesNo
Rotary attachment supportYes—
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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