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Acmer S1 2.5W vs Ortur LM3 LE 5W

What S1 2.5W does better (1) and where LM3 LE 5W wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Acmer S1 2.5W
Acmer · 2023S1 2.5W
4.2Score
1 advantage≈ US$110
vs
Ortur LM3 LE 5W
Ortur · 2022LM3 LE 5W
4.8Score
6 advantages≈ US$100
Higher score
2.3Power & cutting3.2
3.5Speed4.8
9.4Precision3.0
2.9Work area7.7
3.2Safety4.9
2.4Features & ease of use7.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

S1 2.5WLM3 LE 5W
250 × 162250614 × 128588
S1 2.5WLM3 LE 5WDifference
Height162 mm128 mm+34 mm
Width250 mm614 mm−364 mm
Depth250 mm588 mm−338 mm

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

Why is S1 2.5W better than LM3 LE 5W?

  1. Laser spot size0.04 mm vs 0.15 mm3.8×

Why is LM3 LE 5W better than S1 2.5W?

  1. Work area (surface)169 cm² vs 1,600 cm²9.5×
  2. Laser output power2.5 W vs 5 W2×
  3. Max engraving / travel speed167 mm/s vs 250 mm/s+50%
  4. Air assistNo · S1 2.5W: Yes
  5. Work area width (X)130 mm vs 400 mm3.1×
  6. Work area depth (Y)130 mm vs 400 mm3.1×
Specifications

Side by side

Acmer S1 2.5WAcmer S1 2.5W≈ US$1104.2
Ortur LM3 LE 5WOrtur LM3 LE 5W≈ US$1004.8
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Laser power
Laser output power2.5 W5 W
Work area
Work area130 × 130 mm400 × 400 mm
Work area width (X)130 mm400 mm
Work area depth (Y)130 mm400 mm
Work area (surface)169 cm²1,600 cm²
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed167 mm/s250 mm/s
Precision
Laser spot size0.04 mm0.15 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Tilt / movement sensor—Yes
Features
Air assistNoYes
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Rotary attachment support—Yes
Connectivity & software
Connections—USB, Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi—Yes
USB—Yes
Compatible software—LightBurn, LaserGRBL, Ortur App
LightBurn compatible—Yes
Size & power
Width250 mm614 mm
Depth250 mm588 mm
Height162 mm128 mm
Weight1.5 kg—
Rated power consumption—20 W
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