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Acmer S1 2.5W vs Wainlux K6 Mini

What S1 2.5W does better (3) and where K6 Mini wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acmer S1 2.5W
Acmer · 2023S1 2.5W
4.2Score
3 advantages≈ US$110
Higher score
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Wainlux K6 Mini
Wainlux · 2023K6 Mini
3.6Score
1 advantage≈ US$100
2.9Work area2.1
3.2Safety3.2
2.4Features & ease of use2.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

S1 2.5WK6 Mini
250 × 162250167 × 165167
S1 2.5WK6 MiniDifference
Height162 mm165 mm−3 mm
Width250 mm167 mm+83 mm
Depth250 mm167 mm+83 mm
Weight1.5 kg1 kg+0.5 kg

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

Why is S1 2.5W better than K6 Mini?

  1. Work area (surface)169 cm² vs 64 cm²2.6×
  2. Work area width (X)130 mm vs 80 mm+62%
  3. Work area depth (Y)130 mm vs 80 mm+62%

Why is K6 Mini better than S1 2.5W?

  1. Weight1.5 kg vs 1 kg+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Acmer S1 2.5WAcmer S1 2.5W≈ US$1104.2
Wainlux K6 MiniWainlux K6 Mini≈ US$1003.6
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 W—
Work area
Work area130 × 130 mm80 × 80 mm
Work area width (X)130 mm80 mm
Work area depth (Y)130 mm80 mm
Work area (surface)169 cm²64 cm²
Work-area extension kit—Yes
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed167 mm/s—
Precision
Laser spot size0.04 mm—
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Features
Air assistNoNo
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Connectivity & software
Connections—USB, SD / USB drive
Wi-Fi—No
USB—Yes
SD / TF card—Yes
File formats—JPG, PNG, BMP
Size & power
Width250 mm167 mm
Depth250 mm167 mm
Height162 mm165 mm
Weight1.5 kg1 kg
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