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Acmer S1 3.5W vs Acmer S1 6W

What S1 3.5W does better (0) and where S1 6W wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acmer S1 3.5W
Acmer · 2023S1 3.5W
4.3Score
0 advantages≈ US$130
vs
Acmer S1 6W
Acmer · 2023S1 6W
4.7Score
1 advantage≈ US$170
Higher score
2.7Power & cutting4.1
3.5Speed3.5
9.4Precision9.4
2.9Work area2.9
3.2Safety3.2
2.4Features & ease of use2.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

S1 3.5WS1 6W
250 × 162250250 × 162250
S1 3.5WS1 6WDifference
Height162 mm162 mm=
Width250 mm250 mm=
Depth250 mm250 mm=
Weight1.5 kg1.5 kg=

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

Why is S1 3.5W better than S1 6W?

S1 3.5W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is S1 6W better than S1 3.5W?

  1. Laser output power3.5 W vs 6 W+71%
Specifications

Side by side

Acmer S1 3.5WAcmer S1 3.5W≈ US$1304.3
Acmer S1 6WAcmer S1 6W≈ US$1704.7
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Laser power
Laser output power3.5 W6 W
Work area
Work area130 × 130 mm130 × 130 mm
Work area width (X)130 mm130 mm
Work area depth (Y)130 mm130 mm
Work area (surface)169 cm²169 cm²
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed167 mm/s167 mm/s
Precision
Laser spot size0.04 mm0.04 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Features
Air assistNoNo
Built-in cameraNoNo
Autofocus / auto heightNoNo
Size & power
Width250 mm250 mm
Depth250 mm250 mm
Height162 mm162 mm
Weight1.5 kg1.5 kg
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