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Acmer S1 3.5W vs Aufero AL1 1.6W

What S1 3.5W does better (2) and where AL1 1.6W wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Acmer S1 3.5W
Acmer · 2023S1 3.5W
4.3Score
2 advantages≈ US$130
Higher score
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Aufero AL1 1.6W
Aufero · 2021AL1 1.6W
3.5Score
3 advantages≈ US$130
2.7Power & cutting2.1
3.5Speed2.2
2.9Work area4.4
3.2Safety3.2
2.4Features & ease of use3.4

Why is S1 3.5W better than AL1 1.6W?

  1. Laser output power3.5 W vs 1.6 W2.2×
  2. Max engraving / travel speed167 mm/s vs 83 mm/s2×

Why is AL1 1.6W better than S1 3.5W?

  1. Work area (surface)169 cm² vs 324 cm²+92%
  2. Work area width (X)130 mm vs 180 mm+38%
  3. Work area depth (Y)130 mm vs 180 mm+38%
Specifications

Side by side

Acmer S1 3.5WAcmer S1 3.5W≈ US$1304.3
Aufero AL1 1.6WAufero AL1 1.6W≈ US$1303.5
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 W1.6 W
Work area
Work area130 × 130 mm180 × 180 mm
Work area width (X)130 mm180 mm
Work area depth (Y)130 mm180 mm
Work area (surface)169 cm²324 cm²
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed167 mm/s83 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
Rotary attachment support—Yes
Connectivity & software
Compatible software—LightBurn, LaserGRBL
LightBurn compatible—Yes
File formats—NC, DXF, BMP, JPG, PNG, SVG
Size & power
Width250 mm—
Depth250 mm—
Height162 mm—
Weight1.5 kg—
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